People Services Lead (m/f/d)

People Services Lead (m/f/d)

Atlas Copco Group – Leybold GmbH – Cologne, Germany

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Services Team in Cologne with cost‑center responsibility.
• Implement and align People & Culture strategies, initiatives, projects and processes.
• Take responsibility for core People Services tasks: Recruitment & Onboarding, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HRIS and Regulatory Compliance.
• Act as main contact for the works council and manage all company agreements in your area of responsibility.
• Implement People & Culture programs, projects and processes in line with Atlas Copco Group compliance guidelines and “The Way We Do Things.”
• Lead People & Culture projects related to Leybold GmbH, including operational support in restructuring initiatives.
• Manage audits: AC audits, customer audits and annual DIN ISO audit.
• Manage stakeholders and external partners: Employment Office, Employer Association, Atlas Copco Holding Germany.
• Promote change management and culture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Management or equivalent experience.
• Extensive HR experience (10+ years), ideally in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team‑management skills.
• Experience implementing HR processes, projects and driving transformation.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence and fluency in business English and German.

Benefits

• A purpose‑driven culture with core values: innovation, customer focus and commitment to all stakeholders.
• A learning culture: individual learning opportunities, feedback culture, internal job portal, coaching, mentoring and academy trainings.
• Comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.
• Well‑being programs: running groups, family parties, team events, urban sports and more.
• Health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.
• Flexibility to help shape your role and bring in your ideas.

Location & Working Arrangement

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement: two days per week remote, three days per week on site at Leybold GmbH in Cologne, Germany.