People Solutions Senior Manager (m/f/d)

People Solutions Senior Manager (m/f/d) – Blieskastel, Permanent contract.

Mission

• Lead and develop the People Solutions team in Germany, ensuring high‑quality HR services for employees, managers, and HR Business Partners.


• Foster a customer‑centric and high‑performance culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee experience.


• Oversee core People Solutions activities including employee lifecycle administration, payroll, occupational health management, and social relations.


• Ensure compliant and accurate payroll execution in line with German regulations and company policies.


• Act as a key partner for HRBPs, CoEs, managers, and employee representatives across all operational HR topics.


• Drive the transformation of the People Solutions organization toward a more process‑driven, scalable, and digital HR operating model.


• Lead process harmonization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.


• Collaborate closely with Global Process Owners, HR teams, and stakeholders to improve HR processes and service delivery.


• Maintain constructive relationships with works councils and support collective bargaining and labor relations topics.


• Define and further develop the occupational health and care management roadmap together with the team.

Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a comparable qualification.


• 7–10 years of experience in HR, e.g. HR Services or HR Operations.


• Strong leadership experience combined with transformation and change management capabilities.


• Solid expertise in HR administration, payroll, employee lifecycle management, labor relations, and HR operational processes.


• Experience in process optimization, automation, digitalization, and shared‑service environments.


• Strong knowledge of German labor law, works council collaboration, and collective bargaining processes.


• Strategic mindset with strong business understanding and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and intercultural collaboration capabilities.


• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented, and customer‑focused approach.


• Fluent German and English skills (written and spoken).

What we offer

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth.


• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University.


• Internal career opportunities, with over 25% of our recruitments through internal mobility.