Lead Global HR Governance, Systems & Processes (f/m/d)

BERNER pushing the limits for those who dare more Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity. Are you ready to drive innovation and lead our company to new heights? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team and make a significant impact.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage key global HR projects
• Enable organizational steering through data insights and analytics
• Ensure HR standards, policies, processes are in place and aligned with HR strategy
• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective global HR governance rules (in alignment with other HR and non-HR functions)
• Define global labor law related governance standards
• Gatekeeper for HCM system and overarching HR process architecture (particularly reflected in Workday)
• Competence Centre for Compensation and Benefits
• Ensure HR compliance (e.g., CSRD) by leading the implementation, managing ongoing processes, and driving continuous improvement to meet legal HR requirements (such as CSRD or the EU Pay Transparency Act)

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• Several years of progressive HR experience including global governance and HR systems management
• Proven track record in designing and implementing global HR frameworks, policies, and compliance standards
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving HR transformation initiatives on an international scale
• Expertise in HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday) and HR process design
• Solid knowledge of HR analytics and reporting tools
• Expertise in strategic HR planning and program management methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse cultural environments
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to lead global initiatives and to thrive in a fast-paced, matrix organization.
• Fluency in English

WHY BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Free beverages and fresh fruit at the workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: “We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.” With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.

Join our team and shape the future with us! The BERNER Group as employer, dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow.

In our company culture, questioning and disagreeing is rewarded. Every leader will take on the challenge! Important is to speak out about what makes us

We don’t like standards, we love excellence. Whoever works for us wants to change and create something. And last but not least, we are a b.brave culture. Have the courage to disagree and challenge the status quo. Have the courage to dare to do something new, to develop yourself.

Christian A. W. Berner, Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BERNER Group