HR & Culture Manager. Corporate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in a corporate or multinational environment
• Proven expertise in HR projects, recruitment, training, and employee development
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building abilities
• German (C1) and English (C1)
• Experience with Works Council relations
• Skilled in promoting culture, engagement, and internal communication
• Proficient in HRIS / SuccessFactors; willing to travel to Hamburg and other sites

Description

As the HR & Culture Manager, you will oversee HR operations for our German entities while driving initiatives that strengthen our company culture and people development.

You’ll serve as the local HR reference, support leaders, and ensure alignment between local practices and the global HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR contact for employees and managers across multiple sites
• Lead HR and culture-related projects, from planning to implementation
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and employer branding — including niche roles (Sales, IT, Quality)
• Identify and coordinate training and development initiatives
• Guide managers in performance reviews, career development, and mobility
• Foster open communication, employee engagement, and team cohesion
• Build trusted relationships with the Works Council and ensure HR compliance
• Promote company values, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture

Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in a corporate or industrial environment
• Expertise in HR development, project management, and employee engagement
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in German and English, able to operate across cultural boundaries
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems is a plus

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services