Senior HR Controller (f/m/d) DACH / Retail

Douglas; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading beauty retailer based in Düsseldorf is seeking an experienced professional for personnel cost planning and HR data management. This role requires strong analytical skills, with a focus on optimizing planning processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 2+ years of experience, and be fluent in German. Benefits include hybrid work options, 30 vacation days, and a supportive company culture that promotes development and diversity.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation per year

Hybrid working model

Employee discounts

Gym pass

Canteen & bistro

Positive and motivating environment

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience rather than just commercial training.
• Hands-on team player who takes ownership and proactively drives improvements.
• Structured, detail-oriented and solution-driven working style.

Aufgaben

• Drive the headcount and personnel cost planning for the DACH region.
• Update, monitor, and report personnel cost forecasts.
• Provide HR commentary on financial performance and support monthly closings.
• Prepare personnel-related data for year-end financial statements and audits.
• Collaborate on payroll-related topics including bonus calculations.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Excel skills

SAP HR / FiCo

Process optimization

Team player

Fluency in German

English skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Business Administration or similar

Tools

Planning tools

Jobbeschreibung

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About the DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU AT OUR HEADQUARTERS IN DÜSSELDORF

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Drive the headcount and personnel cost planning for the DACH region
• Update, monitor, and report monthly personnel cost forecasts in alignment with Group Controlling
• Provide HR commentary on financial performance and support the monthly closings
• Prepare and deliver personnel-related data for year-end financial statements and audits
• Collaborate on payroll-related topics including bonus calculations and billing
• Act as data quality gatekeeper and maintain accuracy in our planning tools
• Serve as first point of contact for HR reporting across Sales, HQ, and the Management Board
• Contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g. Automation, system enhancements)

YOUR SKILLS

• University degree in Business Administration or similar, ideally with a focus on controlling, or commercial training with relevant professional experience (2+ years)
• Strong analytical mindset with very good Excel skills and a confident user of SAP HR / FiCo
• Experience with planning tools and an affinity for process optimization and automation
• Structured, detail-oriented and solution-driven working style
• Fluent in German, with English skills ideally at a professional level
• Hands‑on team player who takes ownership and proactively drives improvements

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

• 💻 We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.
• 🚀 Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E‑learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.
• 🌴 30 days of vacation per year
• 📍 You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)
• 🍒 Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.
• 🏋️ You like fitness? Great! Then our gym pass is just right for you.
• 🧃 Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks
• 🎉 A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes
• ✨ A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women’s Day, etc.

DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?

Then become part of our international company and send your application including your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. Therefore, we welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender‑neutral pronoun, if you need barrier‑free access to our offices or if you want us to allow more time for the application process.

We can´t wait to meet you!