HR Project & Transformation Coordinator / CHRO Executive Partner

Passion for People GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international manufacturer in Düsseldorf is seeking an HR Project & Transformation Coordinator. In this pivotal role, you will drive HR transformation initiatives and serve as Chief of Staff to the CHRO, requiring strong project management and analytical skills. Ideal candidates have experience in managing global projects, advanced proficiency in Excel and English, and exceptional interpersonal abilities. This position offers excellent development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Several years' experience in project management or HR transformation.
• Experience in managing global, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills required.

Aufgaben

• Drive and structure HR transformation initiatives.
• Serve as Chief of Staff to the CHRO.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Kenntnisse

Project management

HR transformation

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Change management

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a leading international manufacturer of specialty chemicals, developing innovative products for a wide range of industries worldwide. The company offers a modern, dynamic working environment with short decision-making paths, a high level of personal responsibility, and excellent opportunities for development.

HR Project & Transformation Coordinator – Chief of Staff to CHRO (m / f / x)

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a pivotal moment in our customer's journey. Following a Private Equity acquisition, they are entering a period of significant transformation across both the business and the HR function. Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will take on a role with two core dimensions :

• Driving and structuring HR transformation initiatives in partnership with the company's global Transformation Office.
• Serving as Chief of Staff to the CHRO, acting as her / his trusted representative, advisor, and operational right hand.

Your experience

• Several years of professional experience in project management, HR transformation, consulting, strategy, or analytics, ideally in Private Equity-backed or rapidly changing environments.
• Proven track record managing global, cross-functional projects with analytical complexity.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data manipulation, modeling, dashboards).
• Strong experience working with KPIs, HR metrics, compensation / financial data, and translating numerical insights into business recommendations.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create executive-ready presentations that simplify complexity and tell a clear story.
• Experience working with international teams across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) are required; German language skills are highly desired.
• Prior experience supporting senior executives (e.g., Chief of Staff, EA to C‑suite, business partner) is a plus.

Your competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfortable with data, numbers, and structuring quantitative insights.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with senior leaders across functions.
• Change management expertise (Prosci certification or equivalent desirable).
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Culturally savvy and able to work effectively in a global environment.

Interested? If you think quickly, want to make an impact, and have a hands‑on mentality… then you should definitely apply or simply give us a call.