Senior HR Generalist

Solstice Advanced Materials

Senior HR Generalist supporting defined company areas at Solstice Advanced Materials in Seelze. Collaborating with management and ensuring HR processes align with business strategies.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeSeelze • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including workforce planning, talent management, and compliance with labor laws. Proficient in using modern HR systems and tools while fostering collaboration and change management within the organization.

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Generalist HR ExperienceGerman Labor Law KnowledgeChange Management ExpertiseMS Office ProficiencyBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentPerformance ManagementHR Metrics AnalysisChange Initiatives LeadershipRecruitment ActivitiesProcess-Oriented WorkingNegotiation SkillsHR Policy Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAdvisory SkillsTeam-OrientedSolution-FocusedInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Modern HR Information SystemsDigital HR Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Business, Law or Social Sciences

Industry Keywords

Works Council CollaborationMatrix Organization ExperienceInternational Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Holistic responsibility for a defined area at the Seelze site and, as needed, support for other locations.
Advising and supporting managers on all personnel-related matters — both in operational day-to-day issues and on strategic topics.
Close collaboration with management and understanding of business requirements and their impact on HR processes and people strategies.
Support in workforce planning, resource planning and organizational development.
Collaboration with the recruiting team in carrying out recruitment activities, candidate selection and decision-making.
Ensuring compliance with and the continuous development of HR processes, standards and policies, as well as implementing global corporate requirements.
Participation in and independent leadership of local and cross-site HR projects and change initiatives.
Analysis and preparation of relevant HR metrics and the use of modern HR systems and digital HR tools.
Trustful and constructive cooperation with the works council, including independently preparing and conducting negotiations at site level.
Responsibility for the performance management process as well as advising and coaching managers in talent management, organizational development and succession planning.
Active support of change processes and continuous improvement within the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in business, law or social sciences with a focus on HR, or an equivalent qualification.
At least eight years of professional experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in an international company or corporate group with a matrix organization.
Solid knowledge of German labor and works council law and several years of experience collaborating with works councils.
Analytical mindset and a structured, process-oriented way of working.
Experience in change management and enthusiasm for actively shaping change.
Strong communication and advisory skills, initiative and a confident professional presence.
High level of personal responsibility, assertiveness and a pronounced hands-on mentality.
Team-oriented and solution-focused working style.
Very good MS Office skills and experience with modern HR information systems.
Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A responsible position with broad scope for influence.
The opportunity to actively shape HR activities in an international, innovation-driven company.
Collaboration within a committed and international team.
Exciting projects with high visibility and strategic relevance.
Individual training and development opportunities.
Attractive compensation as well as modern working conditions and flexible working models.