• You strengthen cross-site exchange and an open, appreciative people culture.
• You will lead and develop our HR and recruiting team professionally and disciplinarily, set priorities and ensure clear responsibilities.
• You are responsible for onboarding, contract management and offboarding, and ensure reliable processes from entry to exit.
• You will develop the People & Culture strategy in close coordination with management and derive clear priorities for all People areas from it.
• You ensure compliance with labor law regulations in Germany, including those relating to working hours, protection against dismissal, maternity protection and parental leave.
• You ensure the smooth operation of administrative HR processes – from time tracking and absence management to maintaining personnel files.
• You advise employees and managers on employment law issues and handle even complex individual cases safely and responsibly.
• You are responsible for the payroll process and ensure that all payroll-relevant personnel data is correct and available on time.
• You are responsible for the recruiting process in close collaboration with the specialist departments and continuously develop processes and candidate experience.
• You will be responsible for HRIS, ATS, and the associated people workflows in Deel – our central HR platform for HR administration, payroll, and recruiting. This includes ensuring clean data, clear processes, and a user-friendly system landscape.
• You are responsible for key strategic topics such as remuneration structure, talent reviews, feedback culture and preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Several years of experience in a senior HR or People & Culture role with independent responsibility for the entire People area – both strategically and operationally.
• Sound knowledge of German labor law, in particular regarding protection against dismissal, working hours, parental leave and maternity protection
• Demonstrable leadership experience and the ability to lead and develop a team clearly, respectfully and reliably.
• You prioritize effectively, work in a structured manner, and maintain an overview even with complex topics.
• You build trust, listen carefully, and handle personal concerns and sensitive personal data discreetly.
• You advise employees and managers on an equal footing and communicate clearly, respectfully and confidently across different locations.
• You confidently switch between strategic perspective and operational responsibility, and maintain an overview even in day-to-day business.
• You have already independently managed and successfully further developed P&C topics such as compensation structures, talent reviews and feedback processes.
• Fluent German skills and business-level English skills
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