Country Head HR, Germany
Franke Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bad Saeckingen • Germany
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About the role
- Full responsibility for employee lifecycle processes — from recruitment through onboarding, development and offboarding.
- Strategic HR consulting and support for the Managing Directors of two divisions (FS and HS).
- Ensure compliance with standardized HR processes and harmonize local implementations across Germany.
- Lead initiatives in employee engagement, organizational and talent development, training, employer branding and recruitment.
- Responsibility for HR administration, including payroll, contracts, time tracking and management of the company pension scheme.
- Implement the HR strategy at local level and perform necessary follow-ups.
- Further develop an employer branding strategy to attract top talent and promote long-term employee retention.
- Oversee and coordinate training and development programs.
- Main point of contact for local works councils and ensure a trusting, cooperative relationship with employee representatives.
- Advise management, leaders and employees on labor law and other HR-related matters.
Requirements
- Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of professional experience as Head of HR, HR Director or Senior HR Business Partner with people management responsibility.
- Solid knowledge of works council legislation and experience in constructive collaboration with works councils (Betriebsverfassungsrecht).
- Confident handling of labor law issues and HR processes.
- Strong advisory skills, excellent communication abilities and a professional presence.
- Relevant experience in change management, transformations and post-acquisition integrations is a strong plus.
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style.
- Very good German and English language skills.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days annual leave + 4 company holidays
- Full access to LinkedIn Learning (including allocated learning time) and contributions toward further training
- Christmas and vacation bonuses
- Company pension plan & health management with occupational medical support
- Employee Assistance Program (counselling for personal or work-related issues)
- Corporate benefits and employee gifts on various occasions
- Company and sports events such as a summer party, team outings or a football tournament
- Free beverages (coffee, tea, water), daily fresh fruit and modern, state-of-the-art premises
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
employee lifecycle processesHR administrationpayroll managementcontract managementtime trackingcompany pension scheme managementemployer branding strategytraining and development programslabor law compliancechange management
Soft Skills
strategic HR consultingemployee engagementorganizational developmenttalent developmentexcellent communicationadvisory skillsprofessional presencestructured working styleindependent working stylesolution-oriented approach
Certifications
degree in Human Resourcesdegree in Organizational Psychologydegree in Business Administration