Personalleiter / Senior Human Resources Manager (m/w/d)

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The Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH stands for high-efficiency and environmentally friendly plants for decentralized energy generation. The company, based in Mannheim, was founded in 1871 by Carl Benz and has been part of the Caterpillar group since 2011.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager Human Resources (m/w/d) to lead the development and implementation of HR strategies, advise on HR policies and practices, and promote a culture of employee engagement and development.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-looking HR strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor for managers on HR issues such as performance management, compensation, and social benefits
• Lead and manage strategic projects, develop and implement change management methods and materials to introduce HR programs and processes
• Collaborate with senior management as a strategic advisor, analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities, and develop data-based recommendations for top management
• Lead the HR team of 15 employees to meet organizational requirements
• Develop attractive offers for vocational training and dual study programs
• Collaborate with the works council and the general works council, including regular dialogues and implementation of company agreements

What You Should Bring

• Completed degree in human resources management, business psychology, business administration, or comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in human resources management and in a leadership position, as well as experience in leading an HR team, preferably in a large production company
• Experience in collaborating with works councils and implementing company agreements
• Comprehensive expertise in labor law, social insurance law, and labor law, as well as in the application of collective agreements, ideally in the metal and electrical industry
• Understanding of business concepts and processes for well-founded decision-making in the corporate context
• Ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions
• Knowledge of effective strategies to influence within and outside one's own organization and the ability to win others over for common goals and develop a long-term perspective
• Understanding of how organizations win, bind, identify, and develop talent to achieve short- and long-term goals
• Very good German language skills (at least C1) and English language skills (at least B2)

Additional Information

• This function involves working five days a week in the office.
• Please submit your application in English.

Your Benefits

• Variety of tasks with responsibility and challenge
• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar remuneration system
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension scheme
• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.