Human Resources Compliance Manager

Mane Contract Services; Finsterwalde; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an HR and compliance lead for a large-scale data centre project in Brandenburg, Germany. This role involves ensuring compliance with German employment law, managing work permits and registrations, and advising project leadership on HR matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in HR within construction or industrial projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A focus on international and mobile workforce management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, compliance, or workforce administration in large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of German employment law or similar regulated European HR environments.
• Experience managing international and mobile workforces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with German employment law and labour regulations.
• Coordinate work permits and manage employee registrations.
• Act as HR advisor to project leadership and site teams.

Skills

HR compliance

German employment law

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Job description

This role supports the mobilisation and delivery of a large-scale data centre project in Germany, acting as the central HR and compliance lead for a multinational, rotational workforce.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with German employment law, labour regulations, and applicable collective agreements
• Implement and maintain project HR compliance frameworks and internal policies
• Support subcontractor compliance with local employment requirements
• Assist with audits, inspections, and internal compliance reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation

Immigration & Authorities

• Coordinate work permits, visas, and residence requirements with legal/immigration advisors
• Manage employee registrations with relevant German authorities
• Track visa and permit expiry dates to ensure ongoing compliance
• Act as key liaison with local authorities on employment and workforce matters

Workforce & HR Operations

• Act as HR advisor to project leadership and site teams
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, mobilisation, rotation, offboarding)
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinary and grievance matters
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures in line with local legislation
• Coordinate workforce travel and accommodation arrangements
• Support structured rotation schedules and site mobilisation planning
• Ensure cost-effective and compliant travel processes

Administration & Stakeholder Support

• Oversee and coordinate the project administration function
• Allocate workloads and support smooth site operations
• Maintain reporting, records, and general HR/project administration
• Liaise with project directors, operations, commercial, finance, and external advisors

Requirements

• Experience in HR, compliance, or workforce administration in large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Strong understanding of German employment law or similar regulated European HR environments
• Experience managing international and mobile workforces
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills across multicultural teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Data centre, pharmaceutical, or major infrastructure project experience
• Experience with rotational/site-based workforce models
• Familiarity with German authorities or European compliance frameworks