Head of People

bike-components

Head of People leading the HR function during a critical transformation phase at bike-components. Overseeing team dynamics, structure, and operational HR processes in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeWürselen • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take over leadership of a People team and establish clear roles, routines and priorities.
Ensure stable day-to-day HR operations and provide support to leaders.
Work closely with executive management to support transformation processes.
Steer selective recruiting with a focus on critical roles and processes.
Professionalize onboarding structures to integrate new employees.
Establish clear processes for salary increases and salary reviews.
Conduct employee conversations and feedback cycles.
Take responsibility for personnel cost planning and headcount control in coordination with management.
Systematically analyze turnover and conduct exit interviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in a senior HR role, ideally as an HR Manager or Head of People in mid-sized companies or in transformation and restructuring environments.
Proven strength in stabilizing and structuring operational people/HR work.
Experience in compensation processes, performance management and employee discussions.
Solid labor law knowledge, particularly in separation/termination scenarios.
Experience in workforce planning, headcount management and HR reporting to management and/or investors.
Ideally experienced in e-commerce, logistics or comparable operational environments.
Very good German and English language skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Perks for you – if you commute by bike, we provide modern changing rooms with personal lockers, showers and a complimentary towel service so you can start the day fresh even after early exercise.
We support your mobility with a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (national public transport pass).
Access to exclusive employee discounts in our shop – not only for you, but also for family & friends!
Delicious breakfast and fruit, a hot meal with a vegetarian option, complemented by a fresh, varied salad bar.
Free water and a wide selection of teas are provided.
Flexible working hours in a flexitime model and opportunities for remote work.
30 days of annual leave to switch off and recharge.
Contributions to your company pension plan.
Fun and camaraderie shape our everyday work – whether at bike events, trade shows, races or during our annual summer party and Christmas celebration.
Ergonomic workspace and product loans, as well as regular lunch runs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR operationsrecruitingonboardingsalary processesemployee feedbackpersonnel cost planningturnover analysisexit interviewsperformance managementworkforce planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationanalytical skills