HR Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Alcon scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Human Resources function, a team that collaborates across the business to shape company culture, manage talent, align associates to our purpose, and support associate development to help our people and the world see brilliantly.
The Manager, Human Resources (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for developing and implementing HR services, advising leaders on policies, managing operations, and handling recruitment and succession planning. You will also act as an expert in data protection, engage in crisis management, and provide strategic advice. Specifics include:
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of local talent and coach managers to accelerate talent readiness.
- Provide a deep understanding of local business needs, contribute the HR point of view into business issues, and support diagnostic interventions for local solutions.
- Collaborate regularly with HR COEs and HR Services for solution design and service delivery.
- Align with enterprise-level initiatives.
- Deliver Alcon’s core HR services and people processes, ensuring an optimal associate experience.
- Drive business success by coaching teams on associate experience initiatives, such as the Associate Experience Dashboard and Recognition programs.
- Ensure timely execution of all people-related processes.
- Implement global, regional, or local HR programs.
- Mentor business leaders and associates on HR-related topics, including change management, talent management, employee relations, and career development.
- Drive a high-quality, diverse local talent bench through selection, equitable compensation, and talent development.
- Apply workforce analytics and insights to improve people and workforce management. Experience: +7 years of experience in HR Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, or similar roles Experience partnering with senior leaders and managers in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Proven experience working closely with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, etc.). Strong knowledge of local labor laws and employment regulations. Experience leading organizational changes, talent reviews, workforce planning, and employee relations initiatives. Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and consulting skills. Experience working with South Cone countries will be a plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
Languages: English advanced
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