Global HR Expert (m / f / d) – Compliance, Processes & Audits

TecAlliance; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TecAlliance is seeking a P&O Specialist Compliance & Processes to establish HR policies ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and managing compliance risks while driving a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in labor law and HR compliance and be fluent in both German and English.

Leistungen

30 days vacation per year

Performance-based annual bonus

Flexible working hours

Tailored tech set-up

Discounts on corporate benefits

Qualifikationen

• Deep knowledge of compliance, labor law, and ISO standards in Germany.
• Experience in designing and implementing global HR processes.
• Fluent in German and English (minimum B2 level).

Aufgaben

• Align HR policies and procedures with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with local legal requirements.
• Lead internal and external HR audit processes.

Kenntnisse

Compliance

Labor Law

ISO Standards

Stakeholder Management

Ausbildung

Relevant HR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Helping our customersto sell more parts & make things easier with our data and solutions based on our globally leading data standards

TecAlliance interconnects entirely global automotive aftermarket data & knowledge. Over 900+ colleagues work relentlessly globally together in 140 countries and counting. We are owned by 34 automotive companies like Bosch, Continental, Rheinmetall, or ZF and proudly connect all data for them.

P&O at TecAlliance means 25+ global colleagues across HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Reception, and our Operations Experts, known as PSP.

As our People & Organization (P&O) team continues to grow, we are introducing a key role that will strengthen our global HR foundation and drive operational excellence.

This role is designed to establish, align, and implement global HR policies and processes that ensure transparency, efficiency, and full compliance with both internal standards and external regulations. It plays a critical part in identifying and closing compliance gaps, particularly in areas related to labor law, corporate compliance, and ISO standards.

By shifting the organization from ad hoc decision-making to structured, fair, and consistent practices, this role supports a culture of accountability, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. Acting as a trusted HR expert and consultant to the business, this position ensures that policies and processes are not only compliant but also practical, scalable, and aligned with the needs of a dynamic global organization.

Your tasks are :

• Strategic Planning : Align and plan HR policies and procedures with business strategy.
• Process Implementation : Design, align, and visualize global P&O policies and processes; support implementation in daily operations and systems like Dayforce.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Engage PSPs, legal officers, and business leads in process development and updates; ensure clear communication and integration.
• Audit Responsibility : Lead internal and external HR audit processes.
• Risk Management : Identify and address gaps in policies, outdated processes, and compliance risks.
• Compliance Oversight : Ensure all HR processes meet local legal requirements and internal standards.

You're the Ideal Profile If You...

• Are an HR expert (m / f / d) with deep knowledge of compliance, labor law, and ISO standards inGermany - any other european knowledge is highly beneficial.
• Have relevant experience in designing and implementing global HR processes, compliance and policies in a similar role (HR Compliance Specialist, HR Process. Specialist, HR Compliance Expert, HR Policy & Governance Advisor)
• Haveexperience withBPMN and can visualize processes in relevant tool such as Visio, Ares, Stages or similar.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, translating complex compliance needs into practical solutions.
• Are fluent in German and English (minimum B2 level).

Your Benefits :

All our contracts are by default unlimited (probation period is six months).

Compensation package : 97% fixed base salary paid monthly, with a 3% performance-based bonus paid annually, dependent on company performance.

Our travel policy allows for expense reimbursement, ensuring you can explore the world without stressing over your wallet.

Discounts on our corporate benefits program with a broad range of partners.

Hybrid or Remote within Germany (Cologne Office preferred)

Structured Onboarding : you receive an individual onboarding plan, have multiple onboarding days in the beginning, and a wealth of e-learning, training, and documentation besides your team at your disposal.

Set-up : for this, we will provide you with a tailored tech set-up (notebook, headset, backpack) if you are working in an office, and for remote workers we have an extended set-up.

Vacation : 30 days a year

Balance job & life : Flexible working hours : you decide where and when you work.

Our leadership style is based on results, not the process. In other words, we practice extreme ownership.

We value ownership, cooperation, entrepreneurial thinking & and self-reflection to communicate effectively as ONE team.

Team culture is Key! We have fun at work and beyond : There is always something to celebrate and regular team events.

Come as you are - do you prefer T-shirts over a shirt? Great.

Your contribution matters : shape our value-driven culture and agile transformation together with your colleagues – we’re curious, want to go one step further, build further trust together, and join forces to tackle our challenges as a team.

• Please note
• that TecAlliance can only consider candidates for employment who are legally authorized to work in a country listed in the job posting, where we have an established legal entity and payroll system. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to hire candidates who require relocation, visa support, or are located outside of that country. Of course you can apply, if you hold a work permit and are willing to / or already moved to the country. Thank you for your understanding.
• that it is not possible to work outside of the country you are applying for. Meaning that, if you apply e.g. for Germany, you must work from within Germany. It is not possible to work from abroad. You can work at any location within the borders of the listed country, unless the job posting specifies a certain City.

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