HR Leader - Hamburg, salary, benefits + relocation support

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Are you the kind of HR leader who is motivated for continuous improvement, and who thrives in a complex, matrix work environment? Are you a modern HR thinker who is constantly looking for ways to add commercial value to your business? Do you enjoy the challenges of juggling local and international work priorities?  If so, then this role could be perfect for you.

We’ve hired for this global company repeatedly and know them well. They have long term growth plans and are highly focused on improving their HR capabilities to accommodate and sustain this growth. 

This person will focus on managing the full HR agenda within a manufacturing division, and the role will be based on a key site in the Hamburg region.  We are seeking a HR leader with strong all round generalist skills and a flair for business partnership.  There is no shortage of projects to be worked through including:

  • Building effective works council relationships based on partnership and proactivity.

  • Deployment and support of continuous improvement initiatives covering technology, manufacturing equipment and people investment (an understanding of Lean / Kaizen methodologies would be beneficial)

  • Alignment of local HR processes with international HR strategy (you will also be expected to contribute to the wider commercial HR strategy for the company).

  • Workforce planning optimisation to maximise productivity, manage succession plans and create effective knowledge transfer and pension management.

  • Creation of a long term Talent Acquisition and Management strategy (further growth cannot happen without hiring additional employees)

  • Leadership development and coaching for both commercial and specialist business managers with a range of tenure and skills

  • Optimisation of HR Shared Services (including payroll) to ensure more efficient HR operations

  • HR team training and development

This HR Leader needs to be a visible presence on site – relationship building is paramount and the business leaders want this person to be a key contributor to their management team. You need to be solutions orientated, with an ability to balance employee empathy and care, with the commercial needs of the business.

The potential for you to influence and get involved in additional projects is extensive, but you must be comfortable in an environment that expects proactive contribution.

Package includes base salary from EUR 85,000 (depending on experience level) plus benefits and relocation support within Germany.  Advanced knowledge of German employment legislation is essential as are fluent English and German language skills.

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HR Business Partner, HR GeneralistLeanne Morris