Senior HR Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Management of HR Reporting & KPIs

• Development, maintenance, and enhancement of an international People Reporting Dashboard (Personio/Power BI), including regular and ad-hoc analyses for management, PE companies, and People Business Partners

• Definition, monitoring, and commentary on relevant HR KPIs, including evaluation of revenue/EBITDA target achievement for variable compensation

• Ensuring data quality and consistency across all country entities

• Personnel cost controlling

• Personnel cost planning, budgeting, and 12-month rolling forecast (FTE and cost development by Group, Entities, Functions), including ongoing plan-actual variance analysis

• Close collaboration with the Finance team on integrated corporate planning (IBP/XP&A)

• Preparation of personnel costs for investor reporting, board decks, and due diligence processes

• Workforce Planning & Analytics

• Strategic workforce planning (headcount, skill gap analyses, scenario planning) and development of People Analytics solutions for data-driven HR management

• Analysis of recruiting funnels and time-to-fill metrics to enhance hiring efficiency

• HR system landscape & processes

• Management and further development of the HR system landscape (HRIS, Payroll, BI tools including AI), ensuring a standardized data foundation across all international entities

• Implementation of HR processes according to PE governance requirements and coordination with local HR teams to comply with global reporting standards

⛳️ Requirements

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics, Human Resources Management, or a related field; additional training in People Analytics or Controlling is a plus

• At least 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in HR controlling, People Analytics, or Finance Controlling – ideally in a fast-growing international software/tech company

• Experience in the PE environment or with financial investors is advantageous; knowledge of M&A/Post-Merger Integration in the HR context is desirable

• Excellent Excel and BI tool skills (e.g., Power BI) as well as strong knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Personio), ideally also in financial systems (e.g., LucaNet)

• Experience in using AI tools to automate and optimize HR processes and analytics (e.g., n8n, Claude, ChatGPT, or comparable tools)

• Proficient in handling large data sets and experienced in headcount planning, budgeting processes, and cost center management

• Strong numerical understanding and analytical thinking – you promptly identify discrepancies and trends and actively alert to risks

• Excellent communication skills and a self-reliant, structured working style – you present complex data clearly for diverse target audiences

• Resilience, flexibility, and intercultural competence when working with international teams and a dynamic PE environment

• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken, are required for this role

• Additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) are a plus

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaboration within an empathetic and appreciative team

• Structured onboarding to ensure a smooth start

• Opportunity to apply your knowledge and personal strengths, with options for further qualification and development through various learning formats

• Ability to participate in the advantages of our Hybrid Work concept, which includes working in the office, home office, mobile work, and workation

• A variety of benefits such as retirement plans, health management, and employee discounts

• Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed at all locations