HR Director – Germany

AVL

HR Director at AVL leading HR in Germany, managing a team of 26. Driving strategic HR initiatives and promoting a positive employee experience in an international corporate environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeMainz-Kastel • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leadership & Further Development of the HR Organization
Overall responsibility for HR in Germany, including disciplinary and functional leadership of a decentralized HR team of approximately 26 employees
Establishment and continuous development of the HR organization and the HR operating model (HR Business Partners, Shared Services, Centers of Expertise) with a focus on efficiency, service quality, and scalability
Steering the implementation of strategic HR priorities and proactively driving key initiatives in the areas of organization, leadership, and workforce
Advising management in complex transformation and change scenarios
Standardization of HR processes, policies, systems, and compliance frameworks
Management of key transformation, reorganization, and integration projects
Promotion of a performance-oriented corporate culture and a positive employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in a senior HR leadership role with both strategic and operational responsibility
Proven track record in transformation, reorganization, and organizational development projects
In-depth knowledge of German labor law and experience working with works councils
Strong expertise in modern HR operating models and data-driven HR management (HR controlling, workforce analytics)
Confidence in navigating complex, international matrix organizations and engaging with diverse stakeholders
Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities, excellent communication and change management skills, and a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a distributed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership Responsibility - A highly responsible leadership role with significant scope for impact within an international corporate environment
Growth Instead of Stagnation - Opportunities for professional development through tailored programs (talent identification and development initiatives)
Work-Life Balance - Flexible working hours with time account and compensatory time off, remote work options, and childcare allowance
Health & Well-being - Comprehensive sports and wellness programs through our partner EGYM Wellpass, height-adjustable desks, and regular health check-ups

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR operating modelsdata-driven HR managementHR controllingworkforce analyticstransformation projectsreorganization projectsorganizational developmentcompliance frameworksHR processesHR policies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationchange managementstrategic mindsetexecution capabilitiesteam motivationemployee experiencepragmatic approachstakeholder engagementorganizational navigation