Job Summary
In this role, you will act as a trusted HR senior advisor and partner to assigned management team of a complex production site of over 1,100 employees. Lead and develop a highly qualified HR team. Collaborate and partner with the appropriate HR leaders - locally and globally - to provide support to managers and employees within the defined HR strategy and principles. Has responsibility and accountability (liaising as need with teams such as Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.) for onboarding and off boarding, legal/employee relations, organisational and talent development, culture, engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to drive organizational consensus, results and set priorities. Continuously identifies and implements effective and efficient HR solutions. Key liaison between employees and the company to provide a world class workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Member of the local site leadership team
2. Provide HR leadership and direction for the site within your scope of responsibility.
3. Supervise and provide guidance to direct reports.
4. Develop organizational objectives and facilitate goals creation for broader functions.
5. Work with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution plan.
6. Guide the talent identification and development processes.
7. Oversee employee performance and communicate goals results.
8. Use in-depth expertise and experience to provide HR support for various HR initiatives: performance and talent management, change management, workforce planning, leadership and employee development, onboarding and offboarding, compensation planning and benefits administration.
9. Act as a trusted senior advisor to provide advice, clarification and follow-up on policies, procedures, benefits and compensation related items for employees, managers and global HR partners. Interpret and administer works agreements, HR policies, procedures, guidelines and programs, always ensuring alignment with global West in a consistent manner.
10. Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Education
11. Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR or related field required
12. Master's Degree in Business, HR or related field preferred
Work Experience
13. Minimum 10 years of experience in Human Resources and role of HR generalist and/or HR manager required
14. Deep experience and knowledge of multiple HR disciplines
15. Good knowledge in German labor law and works council relationships
16. Experience with HR business systems
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
17. Passionate leadership.
18. Proactive Change Management.
19. Wide knowledge of employment law.
20. Strong consultative, interpersonal and client orientation skills.
21. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
22. Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information and issues in a discrete manner.
23. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a global organization.
24. Trustworthy, strong communication and presentation skills in German and English
25. Decision making, planning and organizing, personal accountability and attention to detail.
26. Ability to prioritize and respond timely to changing requirements and to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
27. Knowledge of MS Office applications. #LI-JJ1
Travel Requirements
None: No travel required
Physical Requirements
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.