Human Resources Manager

Element Materials Technology; Mülheim an der Ruhr; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in testing and certification seeks a Human Resource Manager to develop HR strategies that align with business objectives. The role involves managing talent, overseeing compliance, and fostering a diverse and high-performance culture across various locations in Germany. Candidates should possess substantial HR leadership experience and strong knowledge of labor laws.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of HR leadership experience expected.
• Strong knowledge of global labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience in talent management, compensation planning, and organizational development.

Aufgaben

• Oversee talent management and compliance across locations.
• Resolve conflicts and involve colleagues in change processes.
• Ensure alignment of HR strategies with business goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

D365HR

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support the organization’s operations. This role involves overseeing talent management, organizational development, compliance, employee relations, and HR policies across locations throughout Germany. The Human Resource Manager ensures that HR initiatives align with business objectives while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities :

Restructuring : Experience with reorganisations, including small to medium-sized companies with location closures.

Planning and Strategy : Accurate and reasonable, up to date with German Labour Law.

Cultural Considerations : Sensitive to the cultural context and facilitate cultural integration within the different German regions.

Communication : Transparent communication and utilisation of multiple channels up and down (management / unions / employees / lawyers), including difficult conversations.

Conflict Resolution : Ability to resolve conflicts. Able to make the decision on the ground in line with the overall goal

Colleague Involvement : Involve colleagues in the change process through regular feedback sessions and supportive systems.

Training and Development : Needs to know have knowledge of the apprentice program in Germany, for example.

Sustainability : Focus on long-term sustainability and promote continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management : Ability to partner with senior management and other stakeholders to align HR strategies with business goals.

Operational HR Expertise :

HR Processes and Systems : D365HR or user experience with other systems, such as SAP.

Employee Relations : handling issues, grievances, and maintaining a positive work environment, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge : Ensure understanding of German labour laws, regulations, and best practices in HR.

HR Ops : Some experience with HR transactional tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding.

Leadership Style : Service Leadership principles and ability to lead HR initiatives and teams.

Communication Skills : Evaluate the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using HR analytics once D365HR is fully integrated to inform decisions and measure the impact of HR initiatives.

Problem-Solving Skills : Assess ability to identify and address HR-related challenges proactively.

Adaptability : Ability to adapt to changing business environments and priorities.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of global labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-cultural dynamics.
• Experience in talent management, compensation planning, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following : age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.