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We are looking for an experienced and strategic
HR Director Business Division & Head of Germany North (m/f/d) in Bremen.
If you are the kind of HR leader who thrives on shaping strategy, hands-on leadership, and driving meaningful organizational impact, this is your role. In this senior HR position - whether at Business Division level or as Country HR Lead - you will operate at the intersection of business ambition, people strategy, and organizational transformation. You will influence how the business grows, how leaders lead, and how talent and culture evolve to meet the demands of a fast‑changing environment. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just enable progress but creates it.
You will be responsible for:
- Strategic People Leadership: Lead the overarching people strategy for the division or country, aligning workforce, culture, and organizational design with business goals.
- Executive Partnering: Advise senior leaders on strategic decisions, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health; coach teams to build high‑performance environments.
- Talent & Leadership Development: Drive talent management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a strong, future‑ready pipeline.
- Total Rewards & Performance: Oversee or support compensation, benefits, and performance frameworks that ensure competitiveness, fairness, and business alignment.
- Transformation & Culture: Lead or contribute to transformation initiatives (e.g., restructuring, M&A) and strengthen a culture of collaboration, agility, and innovation.
- HR Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to global HR standards and local labor laws; drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across HR processes.
- Employee Representation: For the country role: manage Works Council and Economic Committee relations, ensuring transparent communication and constructive negotiation.
- HR Team Leadership: Lead and develop HR teams, build capability, and foster a culture of impact, collaboration, and strategic partnership.
- Data‑Driven HR & Business Impact: Use people analytics and KPIs to inform decisions, anticipate workforce trends, and demonstrate clear impact on business performance.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
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University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 9 - 12 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in HR leadership roles within an international, matrix-driven organization.
- Fluent English and German language skills (minimum C1 level)
- Ability to leverage HR metrics, KPIs, and analytics to support data-driven decision-making and measure business impact.
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Demonstrated experience in advising and challenging senior leadership teams; strong capability to act as a trusted partner on strategic, organizational, and leadership matters; proven success in global HR strategy.
- Strong experience in transformation, talent strategy, and complex employee relations.
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In-depth knowledge of German labor law and proven experience in managing Works Council
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Proven ability to lead, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a service-oriented mindset.
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Strong understanding of HR governance, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulations while driving continuous improvement.
We look forward to receiving your application and CV and to discussing this opportunity with you.