HR Director (Europe Hybrid)

Experts Group International; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global industry leader is seeking an experienced HR Director for a hybrid role based in Düsseldorf. You will provide strategic HR leadership across multiple European sites, ensuring compliance with labour laws while supporting operational excellence and team development in various sectors.

Qualifikationen

• Proven HR leadership roles across multiple functions.
• Deep knowledge of European labour laws and co-determination frameworks.
• Fluency in English and at least one other European language.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic HR leadership and operational oversight across European sites.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with works councils.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and oversee HR policies.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team Motivation

Change Management

Financial Literacy

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in Human Resources or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

A global industry leader is seeking an experienced HR Director to oversee cross-country HR operations across Europe. This hybrid role based in Düsseldorf combines strategic leadership with operational excellence, requiring strong knowledge of labour law, team development, and P&L-based HR decision-making across supply chain, manufacturing, IT, finance, and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and operational oversight across multiple European sites.
• Advise and support managers on workforce strategy, performance, and labour law matters.
• Lead negotiations and maintain strong partnerships with works councils.
• Oversee HR policies, business contracts, and ensure compliance with employment law.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and monthly HR accounting.
• Direct recruitment processes and implement development programs across functions.
• Manage temporary staffing solutions and contract-based workforce requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by using financial data (e.g. P&L) to drive HR initiatives.

Required Skills

• Completed university degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Proven progression and success in HR leadership roles across functions (e.g. manufacturing, logistics, IT, finance).
• Deep knowledge of European labour laws and co-determination frameworks.
• Experience in works council negotiation and stakeholder alignments
• Fluency in English and at least one other European language (German, French, Spanish, or Italian preferred).
• Strong leadership, team motivation, and change management skills.
• Financial literacy and ability to interpret P&L statements to inform HR strategy.
• Willingness to travel across European locations as needed.

Apply now or contact Kane Macey to learn more.