DFT is a globally operating solutions provider for automated sorting and conveying technology in intralogistics plant engineering. The Bielefeld-based company, with over 550 employees, was first founded in 1954 as a division of Dürkoppwerke. After being spun off as an independent GmbH (limited liability company) in 1995, DFT became part of the KNAPP Group in 2010 and has since expanded its portfolio, particularly in the areas of sorting and sequencing.

Since 2025, DFT has operated as the group-wide competence center for sorting technology within the KNAPP Group. With innovations such as the modular push-tray sorter, DFT offers flexible sorter platforms that can be individually adapted to customer requirements.

Another milestone: In 2025, DFT implemented its 100th system using proven adapter technology in the field of overhead conveyor systems. The focus is on comprehensive solutions and services for customers in industries such as fashion, retail, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and parcel & postal services.

Your tasks:

Shape the future of our HR work with us

Are you passionate about HR, do you take ownership of your projects and want to not just observe, but actively shape the future? Then you've come to the right place.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about driving recruitment and personnel and leadership development, takes responsibility, and contributes new ideas. You will work closely with our managers, attract the right talent for our company, and actively shape the further development of our employees, managers, and company culture.

We are looking for a hands-on individual who acts pragmatically, actively shapes change, and enjoys developing people and organizations. If you are keen to actively contribute to modern HR practices and help us set new trends, we look forward to getting to know you.

These are the main areas of activity:

Recruiting and talent acquisition

• You will accompany the entire recruiting process from staffing needs to the successful onboarding of new employees.
• You advise executives on filling specialist and management positions in order to attract the right talent to DFT.
• You create and publish job advertisements and conduct interviews together with the specialist departments.
• You continuously develop our onboarding process and ensure that new employees arrive safely and feel comfortable from the start.
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Personnel and management development

• You plan, organize, support and moderate workshops, trainings, development programs and leadership events, and continuously develop our leadership development formats.
• You support managers in reflecting on and developing their leadership work and implement targeted development measures together with them.
• You identify development needs, design suitable qualification and development programs, and work closely with employees, managers, and external partners.
• You drive the further development of our DFT Academy and promote a sustainable learning and development culture through new concepts and formats.
• You contribute your own ideas and impulses on topics such as leadership, collaboration, empowerment, communication and employee development, and support corresponding change processes.

What you bring:

• Successfully completed studies with a focus on human resources, economics, psychology or a comparable qualification.
• Professional experience in recruiting and/or personnel development.
• Enthusiasm for modern HR work and a good feel for people and organizations.
• Enjoyment in moderating workshops, training sessions or other group formats and inspiring people with new ideas.
• A confident demeanor and a solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to work. Strong
• communication skills, initiative, and the ability to drive projects forward independently.
• Creativity in developing new concepts and formats, as well as enjoyment in actively shaping change.
• Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
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