HR Manager - EMEA Projects (f/m/d)

In this role you drive the strategic and operational HR agenda across the EMEA region, shaping future-oriented initiatives and leading international transformation programs. You partner with HR, business, and IT to harmonize and digitize processes, while building governance and standard practices across borders. You will act as a trusted advisor on organizational change and contribute to a modern, scalable HR landscape that enables growth. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at a market-leading medical innovator.

• International working environment
• Long-term career prospects
• Mobile working and work-from-abroad options
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing programs and health services
• Training and development opportunities

• Steer strategic and operational HR development across EMEA and implement future-oriented initiatives
• Lead international transformation and change projects from concept to implementation
• Harmonize, optimize, and digitize HR processes with HR, business, and IT stakeholders
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop innovative, future-focused HR solutions
• Provide functional leadership for cross-border projects and coordinate international teams
• Advise HR leaders and business stakeholders on strategic HR initiatives and organizational change
• Enhance HR systems landscape and drive HR digitalization efforts
• Establish sustainable standards, best practices, and governance across EMEA
• Assume people leadership responsibilities in the HR Projects function in the future

• Bachelor’s in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent)
• Several years of HR project management experience in international or consulting settings
• Strong knowledge of modern HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday)
• Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional, multinational projects
• Robust stakeholder management and influencing abilities
• Analytical, structured, proactive with ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional European languages are advantageous
• Leadership experience or potential for future leadership
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Initiative and ownership
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Workday
• HR digitalization