HR Manager (f/m/d) - 12‐month temporary assignment Hamburg Germany Hamburg , Germany Human Resources

Overview

As HR Manager (f/m/d) on a temporary 12-month assignment, you will play a key role in ensuring stable, reliable and high-quality day-to-day HR support . Your primary focus will be on operational HR delivery, employee relations and hands-on support for leaders and employees, ensuring continuity, compliance and a positive employee experience in a fast-paced, matrix environment. You will act as a trusted and pragmatic HR contact for the business, combining strong HR generalist expertise with a service-oriented mindset.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, handling operational topics end-to-end and providing clear, practical guidance.

Responsibilities

Operational HR support & employee relations

• Provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support to leaders and employees across all employee-relations topics, including performance management, absence management, conflict cases, disciplinary matters, policy interpretation and labour-law-related questions
• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees, ensuring timely, pragmatic and compliant resolution of HR topics
• Support leaders with people-related decisions by translating policies, processes and legal requirements into clear and actionable guidance
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive working environment

Talent, performance & development (operational focus)

• Coordinate and support the execution of performance management, talent and development processes in line with global and regional frameworks
• Support line managers in the preparation and follow-up of development plans, feedback cycles and talent discussions
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes and tools across the markets

Recruitment & workforce lifecycle

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including role clarification, coordination with recruiters, interview support, offers and onboarding
• Ensure smooth and compliant employee lifecycle management, from hiring to exits

Engagement, culture & change support

• Support the roll-out of engagement initiatives and follow-up actions at team and local level
• Actively support change and communication activities by ensuring clear HR messaging and hands-on implementation
• Provide practical HR support during periods of change, restructuring or transformation

HR operations, governance & systems

• Ensure strict compliance with local labour law, internal policies and HR governance standards
• Maintain high data quality in HR systems (primarily Workday) and support reporting and documentation requirements
• Partner closely with Compensation & Benefits, Global Mobility, Payroll and regional HR colleagues to ensure smooth operational execution

What you bring

Experience & expertise

• Several years of experience in an operational HR role, such as HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Business Partner with a strong delivery focus
• Solid and practical knowledge of German labour law; exposure to Austria and Switzerland is an advantage
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases and supporting managers in day-to-day people topics
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Experience working with HR systems and managing HR data and documentation

Skills

• Strong service mindset with the ability to handle multiple operational topics in parallel
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a pragmatic and accessible way
• Structured, reliable and detail-oriented working style
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with HR colleagues and the business
• Very good communication skills in German and English
• Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Approachable, trustworthy and resilient, even in challenging situations
• High sense of responsibility, confidentiality and integrity
• Collaborative team player who enjoys being close to the business and supporting others

Be a Part of Our Culture

The description below contains culture and benefits information. It is included to provide context on the employer and the work environment but does not replace the core job requirements above.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible leave policies

The benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to employee contribution. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be Fearless, Be Family, Be Founders

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless. We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Being part of the Primos means support to be the best you can be. The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own and takes accountability for their work.

Life Inside Bacardi: Be Fearless, act like a Founder. Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company with over 200 brands and labels and operations in many markets. We value a diverse, global mindset and a culture of wellness and Primo wellbeing through resources and initiatives.

Important information

What language should I submit my application in? English is the official language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Submit your resume in English unless the job posting specifies otherwise.

What are the stages of an interview process? The process includes multiple stages and may involve interviewing in person or via video, and possibly an automated online video interview for some roles. Some roles may require additional assessments.

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