Vice President – People & Culture

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global People & Culture strategy that aligns with organizational goals and executive priorities.

• Act as a senior People & Culture advisor to executive leaders concerning organizational efficiency, workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, and people-related risks.

• Spearhead company-wide people transformation initiatives.

• Manage and mentor Senior HR Business Partners.

• Ensure consistency in people policies, performance management, talent practices, and employee relations frameworks.

• Oversee workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and the development of leadership pipelines.

• Establish frameworks for competencies and skills.

• Direct the annual performance management cycle.

• Lead global People Operations and provide employee support services throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Promote process standardization, governance, continuous improvement, and the adoption of HR technologies.

• Advocate for engagement, recognition, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

• Direct the strategy for compensation, benefits, and total rewards.

• Supervise compensation reviews, job architecture, salary structures, and benefits programs.

• Collaborate with Finance on workforce budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning.

• Establish and uphold global people governance and compliance frameworks.

• Oversee HR compliance programs, audits, policy governance, records management, and risk mitigation.

• Provide oversight for health, safety, occupational health, and governance related to employee wellbeing.

• Work with Finance on employee lifecycle events, workforce data, compensation changes, and benefits transactions.

• Utilize people analytics and workforce insights to enhance decision-making and organizational performance.

• Manage HR technologies and people systems, ensuring workforce data quality, privacy, and compliance.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global People & Culture team.

• Supervise Senior HR Business Partners, the Senior Manager - Benefits & Compensation, and the Manager - People & Culture Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree or international equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required.

• More than 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.

• At least 5 years of experience leading multiple global/international HR functions.

• Demonstrated success in leading HR in global, multi-region organizations of similar size (1,500–5,000 employees).

• Experience in guiding organizations through transitions, restructuring, or HR transformations.

• Extensive knowledge of global employment practices, compliance, HR operations, and contemporary talent strategies.

• Strong financial acumen and experience collaborating with Finance on workforce modeling and cost planning.

• Ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership in a lean or evolving HR environment.

• A background in professional services, technology, shared services, or other global, matrixed settings.

• Willingness to accommodate occasional schedule flexibility for collaboration across regions.

• Must possess the right to live and work in the United States.

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or global HR credentials are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available within the United States.

• Standard Monday to Friday work schedule.

• Opportunity to influence executive decision-making.

• Chance to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

• Ability to make a lasting impact on people, culture, and growth.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Accommodation support available during the application and interview process.