HR Generalist – Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary contact for employees and managers regarding HR processes, policies, and inquiries related to employees.

• Assist in aligning organizational structures, people capabilities, systems, and culture with the overall business strategy.

• Create and uphold programs focused on retention, promotion, engagement, talent management, organizational design, performance management, compensation, and benefits.

• Guide line managers on the HR self-service model, including Workday case creation and the central employee hub.

• Ensure adherence to legal requirements in the daily management of employees.

• Facilitate onboarding, training, compliance initiatives, performance evaluations, salary assessments, talent reviews, and engagement surveys.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for Supply Chain operations across Germany and selected manufacturing sites in Europe.

• Oversee employee relations, collaboration with the Works Council, engagement, wellbeing, organizational change, and workforce planning activities.

• Provide advice to Plant Managers and leadership teams on matters relating to personnel.

• Assist with talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, recruitment, and regional/global HR programs.

• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise and HR Operations to enhance service delivery and improve processes.

• Manage intricate employee relations and Works Council issues within a unionized manufacturing setting.

• Track metrics related to engagement, retention, absenteeism, wellbeing, and talent.

• Support cross-border HR initiatives within the European Supply Chain organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, industrial, or other operational sectors.

• Extensive experience in Employee Relations and Works Council matters in Germany.

• Thorough understanding of German labor law and co-determination processes.

• Background in supporting engagement, wellbeing, and cultural initiatives.

• Experience collaborating with operational leaders in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with working in an international matrix organization.

• Proven track record of interacting with employees and management at various levels while delivering excellent customer service.

• Expertise in Employee Relations and labor law.

• Skills in Works Council consultation and negotiation.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.

• Capabilities in change management and conflict resolution.

• Exceptional coaching and relationship-building skills.

• Data-driven mindset towards engagement and retention strategies.

• Capacity to work independently across multiple European locations.

• Proficiency in German, English, and another European language.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model.

• Work-life balance and flexibility.

• Equal opportunity workplace.

• Diverse and inclusive work environment.