People and Organisation Director

People and Organisation Director European Respiratory Society is an international organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 140 countries worldwide. We are looking for an experienced and pragmatic People & Organization Director to help shape and strengthen the organisational, managerial, and people foundations supporting our mission. This is a strategic standalone role, positioned at Director level and reporting directly to the Executive Director. The role combines organisational thinking, talent development, and people-related decision-making, while acting as an enabler for management teams across the organisation. The position is based in Lausanne, with scope across our locations in Lausanne, Sheffield, and Brussels. People and Organisation Director Key Responsibilities Organisational Alignment & Effectiveness Support organisational evolution in line with strategic priorities Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and ways of working Contribute to organisational effectiveness, collaboration, and sustainable delivery Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Executive Director and management team Talent, Growth & Performance Frame and support recruitment-related decisions and practices to ensure alignment with organisational priorities, fairness, and sound judgment Ensure recruitment approaches are pragmatic, equitable, and non-discriminatory, while supporting diversity of profiles and backgrounds Drive a pragmatic and fair approach to performance management Develop key organisational capabilities and learning approaches Foster a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement Support managers in handling sensitive or complex people situations Employee Experience & Culture Help create a coherent, inclusive, and sustainable employee experience Support effective ways of working and employee engagement across locations Strengthen internal communication, collaboration, and sense of belonging Contribute to shaping and embedding leadership and cultural principles HR Framework & Governance Ensure fair, pragmatic, and compliant people practices aligned with local contexts and regulations Lead compensation and total rewards frameworks Anticipate and manage HR-related risks and sensitive situations Ensure alignment between people decisions and organizational constraints Work closely with Finance on HR administration, payroll coordination, and resource allocation