Head of Human Resources(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or related field
• 10+ years professional experience in senior HR leadership (ideally industrial, automotive, or high-tech)
• Proven international experience
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Ability to analyze complex situations
• Ability to develop effective HR strategies (especially workforce planning)
• Solid understanding of compensation structures and benefits programs
• Ability to evaluate, adapt, and communicate compensation/benefits programs
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to support employees/leaders with empathy and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Confidence in working with employees, leadership, and employee representatives
• Solid experience with HR systems and digital tools
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to prepare high-quality presentations
• Ability to deliver presentations effectively to diverse audiences
• Strong practical understanding of German labor law
• Hands-on, pragmatic, people-focused approach
• Strategic mindset
• Ability to foster supportive and positive culture
• Fluent German (spoken and written)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Tasks

• Develop, implement, and refine HR strategy
• Align HR strategy with business goals
• Ensure HR strategy meets employee needs
• Ensure HR strategy complies with regulations
• Review and adjust compensation and benefits programs
• Manage organizational change processes
• Develop empathetic communication strategies
• Analyze workforce needs
• Optimize workforce structure and skills for growth
• Advise employees and management on HR matters
• Manage employee relations professionally
• Promote fair and supportive HR solutions
• Identify and retain key talent
• Oversee performance management processes
• Lead succession planning initiatives
• Support employee development and growth
• Ensure efficient and compliant HR processes
• Utilize HR systems (Personio) and digital tools
• Manage HR data accurately
• Streamline administrative workflows
• Guide and support the international HR team
• Develop HR Business Partner capabilities
• Collaborate with Porsche AG and leadership
• Partner with legal and department heads
• Address HR topics cooperatively
• Oversee Front Desk operations
• Manage Facility Management services
• Administer Fleet Management
• Ensure Occupational Safety compliance

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