About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
LOCATION: Frankfurt - Raunheim, offering a hybrid working model
DEPARTMENT
At Vantage, we’re on a transformational journey — and our People & Culture (P&C) team is right at the heart of it. As part of our EMEA growth strategy, our dynamic P&C team of 10 professionals is evolving to support the expansion of our workforce, which currently stands at 1191 across the region, split between permanent & contingent workers.
We are now looking for a proactive, people-focused HR Generalist to join our central service delivery team and help shape the future of HR support across EMEA.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The role is a crucial part of the People & Culture function, EMEA. This role will support the execution of service delivery across EMEA. This service includes Operational HR support as well as supporting change management projects and activities across EMEA, in partnership with Country P&C managers and Business Partners.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
1. Operational HR Support: Manage the employee lifecycle — from recruitment to onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
2. Employee Relations: Be a trusted point of contact for employees and managers; support employee relation cases with a unified, thoughtful approach.
3. Compliance: Support country managers in ensuring that all HR practices comply with local labor laws and company policies.
4. Culture & Engagement: Help drive a positive workplace culture through employee relations, engagement activities, and employee feedback programs.
5. HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records and streamline HR systems and tools.
6. Change Management: Support delivery of transformation and change initiatives across the business.
7. Data & Insights: Provide reports and data to support strategic business decision-making.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
8. Solid experience in a generalist HR role, preferably within the EMEA region — experience in Germany is essential, experience in other countries such as Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Luxembourg is a plus.
9. Strong understanding of local employment law and HR policies
10. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
11. High level of discretion and empathy when handling sensitive matters
12. Analytical mindset to assess HR risks and make informed decisions
13. Proven success in employee relations and managing complex ER cases, advising senior management.
14. Experience of proactively embedding legislation changes/ requirements in the organization
15. Experience of partnering with L&D function to create learning interventions for upskilling leaders/ line managers
16. Fluency in German & English language is essential, Italian language skills are an advantage
17. Certifications in HR or employment law are beneficial
#LI-Hybrid
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.