Regional People Operations Manager

at  EcoVadis

Company Description
Work smart, have fun and make an impact!
Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world. EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.
Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.
Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Regional People Operations Manager to lead and manage HR functions across Germany, the UK, and Sweden. The role will report to the Eastern and Northern Europe HR Director, based in Poland. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full employee life cycle, cultivate a high-performance culture, and ensure that our HR practices are aligned with both local labor regulations and the company’s strategic objectives. You’ll also provide leadership to the regional HR team and spearhead initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster professional growth. Management of 1 HR advisor based in Berlin.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to regional managers, offering proactive expertise on employment regulations, HR best practices, and talent management.
• Lead and support the HR Associate in managing core HR operations, including onboarding, contracting, payroll, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies across your scope.
• Strengthen the company’s employer brand within the regional markets, driving visibility and promoting our unique culture.
• Design and implement impactful employee engagement programs to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with global HR teams to drive key processes in Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employer Branding at the regional level.
• Provide tailored advice and guidance to managers on local employment laws, employee relations, and performance management.
• Analyze HR metrics to make data-driven decisions that improve HR processes and overall employee experience.
• Drive and develop local HR programs and coordinate with the office management team local activities.

Qualifications
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A minimum of 3 years of HR management experience or senior-level HR Business Partner experience, preferably in a multinational setting.

• In-depth knowledge of German labor laws and HR practices; familiarity with UK and/or Swedish employment regulations is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Full professional proficiency in German and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and confidentially.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, data-driven approach to HR management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with G-Suite and HR systems like Workday is a plus.

Additional Information
Location: Berlin
Start date: January
Everyone at EcoVadis contributes to a culture of trust, respect and empowerment. Our growing team in Germany is full of talented professionals from various sectors who all share a desire to make an impact.
We offer competitive salaries and support personal growth from day one with extensive onboarding, mentoring and a brand new e-learning platform bursting with courses and modules so you can learn new skills and fine-tune old ones.

Benefits:

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
• Hybrid for colleagues who live near our offices (4 days per month) otherwise remote in the country you are hired in
• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
• Annual performance bonus
• Remote work from abroad policy
• Flexible working hours
• Health coverage and optional pension scheme
• Internet and electricity bill allowance
• CSR activities
• Subsidized travel and BahnCard 50
• Community service day when volunteering

OUR HIRING TEAM LOOKS FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR CV, IN ENGLISH, WITH A GUARANTEED RESPONSE TO EVERY APPLICATION. A NEW JOB WITH PURPOSE AWAITS YOU!

Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background.
Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know.
Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to regional managers, offering proactive expertise on employment regulations, HR best practices, and talent management.
• Lead and support the HR Associate in managing core HR operations, including onboarding, contracting, payroll, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies across your scope.
• Strengthen the company’s employer brand within the regional markets, driving visibility and promoting our unique culture.
• Design and implement impactful employee engagement programs to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with global HR teams to drive key processes in Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employer Branding at the regional level.
• Provide tailored advice and guidance to managers on local employment laws, employee relations, and performance management.
• Analyze HR metrics to make data-driven decisions that improve HR processes and overall employee experience.
• Drive and develop local HR programs and coordinate with the office management team local activities