Sr. HR Manager

PHINIA Delphi Deutschland GmbH - (Germany); Backnang; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA Delphi Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Sr. HR Manager to translate global HR strategy into locally relevant execution across Germany.

You will lead HR initiatives, partner with site leaders, and ensure consistent application of HR practices while aligning with local labor laws and global policies. The role requires 10+ years of progressive HR experience in global environments, strong stakeholder management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with global or multi-country exposure.
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines and practices.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned to business strategy, growth, and transformation priorities.
• Translate global HR framework into actionable local plans for Germany.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize HR processes, leveraging technology and data.
• Provide hands-on support to local leaders on employee relations matters, including investigations and performance issues.
• Support talent processes such as performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Drive consistency and quality in talent reviews and pipelines for critical roles.
• Ensure HR policies are understood and applied in compliance with local law and global standards.

Skills

HR leadership

Global HR

Stakeholder mgmt

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

HR degree

Job description

ABOUT US PHINIA:

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

JOB PURPOSE

The Sr. HR Manager plays a critical role in translating global HR strategy into consistent, effective, and locally relevant execution, while providing hands‑on HR leadership and support to assigned local sites in Germany. This role partners closely with local and global business leaders, site leadership, and regional HR teams to address workforce needs, employee relations, recruitment, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement. The role helps build a strong, values‑based culture while ensuring compliance with local labor laws and alignment with global HR policies and practices.

PAY RANGE

96.000,00 - 120.000,00 - 144.000,00 EUR Annual

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with global and regional leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned to business strategy, growth, and transformation priorities.
• Translate global HR framework (e.g., talent, performance, rewards, recruitment) into actionable local plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organization design, and change management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or improve HR processes, leveraging technology and data where possible.
• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned local sites, providing practical support on workforce priorities, organizational needs, and day‑to‑day people matters.
• Build strong relationships with local site leadership and coach leaders on effective people management, employee engagement, and consistent application of HR practices.
• Talent & Organizational Effectiveness: Support global talent processes including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
• Drive consistency and quality in talent reviews, ensuring strong pipelines for critical roles.
• Partner with leaders to address organization effectiveness, engagement, and culture outcomes.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide guidance on employee relations matters ensuring alignment with local laws and global standards.
• Support investigations, performance issues, and employment actions with sound judgment, consistency, and risk awareness.
• Ensure global HR policies are understood, applied consistently, and adapted as needed for local regulatory environments.
• Provide hands‑on support to local leaders on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, attendance, conduct, performance, and documentation.
• Recruitment & Workforce Support: Partner with local leaders and recruiting teams to identify hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop effective sourcing and selection strategies.
• Support recruitment for key local roles, ensuring a consistent candidate experience, timely hiring decisions, and alignment with workforce plans.
• Change, Culture & Engagement: Support enterprise‑wide change initiatives, including restructuring, transformation programs, and new ways of working.
• Reinforce company values through people processes, leadership behaviors, and employee experience initiatives.
• Partner with regional teams to strengthen engagement and inclusion across diverse cultures and geographies.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated exposure to global or multi‑country environments
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines
• Proven ability to influence leaders and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Strong judgment, discretion, and execution mindset
• Excellent communication skills

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees! We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS

PHINIA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third‑party vendors. Any recruitment partnership must be approved in writing by Human Resources before candidate submissions are made.

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About us

Join the PHINIA team and be a part of an industry‑leading company in fuel systems, aftermarket distribution, and combustion technologies. As we drive the transition to alternative fuels and hydrogen combustion, we're seeking talents who want to have a positive impact on the future of transportation. Established relationships with global OEMs and a focus on balanced and synergistic exposure among multiple markets, PHINIA is the place to be.

For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities.