Chief Operating Officer jobs in Germany

The purpose of this role is to partner with the Regional Managing Director and the Leadership Team of the Solid Board CE region to drive lasting business success through an aligned high-impact people, organization and culture agenda. The region encompasses multiple sites, predominately in Germany and has more than 700 employees.

Additionally, it is the HR leader for one of the aquired sites in Germany including the Payrollteam. This role will drive a positive & productive culture, an environment of trust and accountability, and deliver HR excellence and process improvement.

Your mission:

• Serve as a strong functional partner and active member of the Solid Board Leadership team (=OpCo) to drive cohesive decision‑making, foster collaboration, and drive the development and execution of key HR initiatives that align with business goals and Mondi HR strategy
• Lead the team of local HR People Partners as well as the small Payroll and Admin Team and enable them through delivering appropriate coaching, mentoring and development opportunities
• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate
• Provide employees and managers with an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues; escalates concerns beyond their scope to HR Business Partners; navigates employees and manager to Payroll when it is the more appropriate resource
• Advance the standardization, digitization, and further development of our HR processes together with the local teams
• Partner closely with relevant HR Business Partners (Business Segment/Country or Payroll) and HR CoE professionals to drive a cohesive and aligned HR agenda and execute business‑specific HR strategies
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
• Partner with HR Business Partners and HR CoE’s to align on and execute relevant HR projects or initiatives as needed across multiple client groups at site
• Provide guidance and leadership for all union/works council relations and ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
• Ensure all HR matters are handled fairly and consistently with local laws and regulations and our company compliance regulations
• Maintain and protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care

Your profile:

• Master's Degree from an accredited university or college in a Human Resources related area
• Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in a client support HR role preferably in an industry environment
• Sound knowledge of union/employee relations and works council management as well as local labor laws and government requirements
• Extensive experience in HR process optimization, digitalization, and standardization
• Developed (oral and written) communication and diplomacy skill set with the ability to influence others by presenting sound and logical arguments tailored to the audience
• Hands‑on self‑starter who has a demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and work independently while being able to effectively navigate and partner in a matrix environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing to completion
• Excellent collaboration, influencing, project management, organizational and change agent skills
• Passionate, employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness
• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to diffuse a tense situation
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

Our offer:

• A meaningful role with impact on our future HR setup
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture that values continuous learning and improvement
• A strong focus on professional development through training
• A work environment where innovation and people are at the core of everything we do
• Duration: unlimited contract
• Start: immediate start possible
• Extent: full-time, 40 hours
• Learning & Development
• Events for employees
• Parking

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

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