HR Operations Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

Job Description

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.
Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.
As an employer, we embrace and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.
For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

We are looking for a HR Operations Manager EMEA (m/f/d), who is responsible for bridging HR processes with digital transformation, ensuring seamless system integrations, and enhancing efficiency in HR service delivery.

Your Role

• PMO: You will lead HR projects and drive project relevant tasks through as per required area of expertise.

• HR systems & tools: You will serve as the primary point of contact for HR IT management and troubleshooting and collaborate with HR IT and other departments to implement and optimize HR technology solutions. Furthermore, you will train HR staff and employees on the use of HR systems and tools.

• HR process management: You will administer and manage HR operations processes including employee lifecycle management and employee support and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of employee data in HR systems. Additionally, you develop and refine HR processes to improve efficiency and compliance.

• HR reporting & compliance: You ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations and prepare and submit required reports and filings to relevant authorities/ departments. The conduction of audits of HR processes and records to ensure accuracy and compliance will also be part of your role.

• HR guidance: Provide responsive and consistent guidance to employees and internal stakeholders by addressing inquiries related to HR policies and procedures. Offer guidance on HR-related matters and assist in resolving employee relations issues in collaboration with HR colleagues to ensure a fair and supportive work environment.

• Continuous Improvement: You will identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance our HR service delivery.

Your Profile

• You bring a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Alternatively, you have successfully completed an equivalent apprentice/ traineeship, combined with relevant working experience.

• You have at least three years of experience in HR operations, HR IT, or related areas, ideally within a global or multinational organization.

• You bring profound experience in HR project management and familiarity with PMO best practices. A background in operational excellence, process optimization, and change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency is highly desirable.

• You have an affinity for IT tools and bring experience with HR IT-systems like Workday or SAP, as well as tools for payroll and/ or time management.

• You have excellent communication skills in German and English, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders.

• You also bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed analyses and support decision-making processes.

Our Offer

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company.

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexibly via your flextime account; thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better.

• Our personalized onboarding program guarantees that you will be off to a quick start.

• A competitive remuneration package awaits you.

• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme.

• Our "House of Elements" offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties.

• Your well-being is very important to us: take advantage of our preventive health care offers, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year.

• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men, and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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