Head of HR DACH SEE

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Introduction

Business Supplies & Equipment - analogue and digital imaging systems and IT solutions

Job description

·      As HR manager for the DACHSEE region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Eastern countries) for the 3 divisions and support functions (IT, Finance, Purchasing, …), and for the 4 manufacturing sites in Germany, you will be responsible to:

·       Lead and motivate a team of 8 HR generalists & payroll specialists

·       Facilitate all HR core processes: recruitment, merit process and talent review to ensure business support in succession planning, career management and development of high performing staff

·       Act as a change agent and work with business managers to ensure the implementation of strategic plans ensuring effective deployment

·       Drive implementation of a variety of HR projects, including strategic staffing and optimization plans

·       Integration of international HR strategies and programs

·       Work closely together with local works councils incl. corresponding negotiations and implementation of collective company agreements

·       Monitor local Compensation & Benefits responsibilities in cooperation with Headquarters, including payroll and extra-legal benefits

·       Monitor ongoing pension activities for active and passive employees together with the external pension provider

·       Monitor costs within agreed budgets

·        Implement corporate policies, processes and projects, and standardize practices and systems across the region.

Profile

·      Minimum 8 years HR experience in an international HR environment, at least three of these being in an HR Manager role

·      Degree preferably in Business Management with excellent knowledge in Labor Law, Social Security, Taxes and especially in Company Pension (baV)

·      Proven experience in successful working with Works Councils

·     A "builder" mindset and passion for creating and improving HR processes

·      Result oriented – with the ability to be resilient in the face of setbacks, demonstrating determination and flexibility to overcome barriers

·      Pragmatic and hands-on mentality

·      Self-motivated and enthusiastic, influential in a transformation environment - reliable with high sense of responsibility

·      Able to manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization and to deal with cross-functional populations.

·      Client and customer focused – accustomed to working with multi-functional groups at all levels

·      Demonstrated ability to lead change projects and drive process excellence

·      Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, - able to communicate with and influence multiple levels within the organization

·      German mother tongue with fluent English (spoken & written).

Offer

Dusseldorf (Germany), travel extent 25-30%