EU HR Manager

Piper Maddox; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global consumer technology company is looking for an experienced European HR Manager to establish and lead their German operations in Munich. This key role involves setting up the entity, designing HR processes, and overseeing compliance with German labor law. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in HR leadership within Germany, strong operational capabilities, and a proven track record in high-growth environments. Fluency in both German and English is required. This position offers the opportunity to shape the local team and culture from the ground up.

Qualifikationen

• 7-10+ years of progressive HR and operations experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated HR and Operations leadership experience within Germany.
• Proven success in entity setup, market entry, or scaling within a multinational or high-growth company.

Aufgaben

• Lead the establishment of the German entity, including GmbH formation and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement HR processes and policies aligned with German labor law.
• Oversee employment contracts, payroll, benefits administration, and pension programs.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Knowledge of German labor law

HR leadership experience

Operations management skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

European HR Manager

A fast-growing, global consumer technology company in the mobility and active lifestyle sector is expanding its footprint in Europe. As part of this strategic growth, a new entity is being established in Munich, Germany. We are seeking a senior HR leader to build and manage the German organisation while partnering closely with international leadership teams across multiple regions.

Role Overview

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for setting up and scaling the German entity from the ground up. You will serve as the senior local leader for HR and operational matters, acting as a strategic partner to global executives while ensuring strong compliance, culture, and operational excellence in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the German entity, including GmbH formation, registration, and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement HR processes and policies aligned with German labor law.
• Oversee employment contracts, payroll, benefits administration, and pension programs.
• Partner with international finance leadership on budgeting, vendor agreements, and financial reporting.
• Ensure alignment with global headquarters on strategy, culture, and organizational standards.
• Recruit, develop, and scale a high-performing local team across engineering, operations, and support functions.
• Lead office and facility setup, including leasing, vendors, and workplace safety.
• Serve as the local representative of senior executive leadership and safeguard company interests in Germany.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated HR and Operations leadership experience within Germany.
• Proven success in entity setup, market entry, or scaling within a multinational or high-growth company.
• Deep knowledge of German labor law, regulatory compliance, and HR systems (DATEV experience is a plus).
• Experience supporting office, warehouse, or light manufacturing environments.
• Fluency in German and English; Mandarin is a plus but not required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR and operations experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role.