Your ResponsibilitiesAssume overall responsibility for the Human Resources function across Germany and Austria, providing strategic and operational leadership while overseeing, developing, and coaching the local HR team.
Develop and implement sustainable recruitment strategies, oversee the hiring of key positions and building a strong talent pipeline
Oversee payroll operations, manage benefits administration, including health benefits, company cars and pension plans), and ensure compliance with local tax and social security regulations.
Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, development, retention and offboarding.
Act as a strategic business partner to the Executive Management Team and a trusted advisor to managers on all people-related matters
Develop and implement the local HR strategy in close collaboration with our Headquarters in Milan, ensuring alignment with the Group's global HR strategy
Foster a constructive and collaborative relationship with the Works Council, ensuring effective employee representation and social partnership
Lead the annual performance and salary review processes while providing recommendations to Headquarters regarding compensation decisions and talent retention initiatives
Lead employee relations, including employment law matters, conflict resolution and collaboration with the Works Council and external stakeholders
Drive organizational development and change management initiatives, supporting the implementation of new organizational structures and international HR programs
Implement and manage HRIS platforms, oversee HR data analytics and reporting, and provide HR metrics to support business decision-making.
Partner with the Commercial Director, the COO and the international HR team to implement a forward-looking People Strategy
Your ProfileUniversity degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a comparable qualification
Several years of leadership experience in Human Resources, ideally within an international retail, fashion or luxury environment
Proven expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, employee relations and organizational development
Sound knowledge of German employment law; knowledge of Austrian employment law is considered an advantage
Strong experience in payroll, Compensation & Benefits and HR compliance
Proven experience leading complex HR projects and organizational change initiatives within an international environment
Excellent leadership, communication and consulting skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
High level of resilience, strategic thinking and the ability to successfully manage multiple complex priorities in a dynamic business environment
Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a hands-on approach and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
Proficient in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Business fluent German and English are essential; Italian is considered an advantage
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