Region Head of HR

Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership

• Partner with regional leadership to develop and implement HR and organizational strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive organizational development, leadership development, and succession planning across the region.
• Support organizational transformation, restructuring, and post-merger integration initiatives.
• Lead strategic workforce planning to support long-term business growth.

2. HR Governance & HR Operations

• Oversee the full HR value chain, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, employee relations, learning & development, and HR operations.
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and manage relationships with Works Councils and employee representatives.
• Establish and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Use HR analytics and metrics to support management decision-making.

3. Leadership Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on leadership, organization, and people-related topics.
• Coach and support leaders in organizational management, team effectiveness, and change management.
• Promote a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture.

4. External Representation & Employer Branding

• Represent the company in external HR, talent, and industry-related events, conferences, and professional networks.
• Build and promote the company’s employer brand in the European market, enhancing the company’s attractiveness as an employer.
• Support external communication related to people, culture, and organizational development topics.
• Develop partnerships with universities, industry associations, and talent networks.
• Act as a cultural bridge between the global organization and the European region, strengthening mutual understanding and organizational integration.

5. HR Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop the regional HR team.
• Ensure high-quality and consistent HR service delivery across the region.
• Foster collaboration between regional HR and global HR functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of HR experience, including experience in HR leadership roles in Germany or Europe.
• Strong knowledge of German labor law and experience working with Works Councils.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, and leadership development.
• Experience in multinational companies and matrix organizations.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Experience in employer branding, external representation, or HR-related public speaking is a strong plus.