Human Resources Manager Germany (all genders)

In this key leadership position, you will assume full strategic and operational responsibility for Human Resources at Stollwerck in Germany, covering four locations. Based in Norderstedt, you will report directly to the Managing Director Germany, lead the local HR teams, and work closely with the international HR teams across our Group.

Stollwerck is part of the internationally operating Baronie Group, with 19 locations worldwide. As a member of this Group, you will shape the HR strategy for Germany in close alignment with the overall Group HR strategy, ensuring that Group-wide objectives and standards are effectively balanced with local requirements.

As a strategic business partner to the Managing Director and the management team, you will play an active role in shaping the future development of our organization. You will develop forward-looking HR concepts that support both our business objectives and the interests of our employees, while ensuring their effective implementation.

You will combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach. You will challenge existing structures and processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and continuously drive the professionalization, digitalization, and efficiency of our HR operations.

Another key aspect of your role will be your active involvement in shaping collective bargaining policies within the German confectionery industry. You will represent our company's interests, closely monitor developments in collective bargaining, and contribute to establishing sustainable employment and collective labor agreement frameworks.

You will take responsibility for the entire employee lifecycle – from talent acquisition and employee development to long-term talent retention. Through modern HR tools, data-driven performance management, and targeted change initiatives, you will make a significant contribution to the long-term success of Stollwerck and the Baronie Group.

Your responsibilities as Human Resources Manager Germany at Stollwerck:

Leadership and development of the HR team in Germany

• You will lead, coach, and develop the HR teams at our German locations, fostering strong collaboration across sites. In doing so, you will ensure consistent HR standards, efficient processes, and a high level of service quality.

Talent Management and Personnel Development

• You will develop and implement a sustainable talent strategy for Germany. This encompasses workforce planning, recruiting, candidate experience, onboarding, as well as the acquisition and retention of talent. Furthermore, you will design and establish development programs—covering performance management, talent cultivation, succession planning, competency management, and learning—to support the long-term professional growth of our employees. •

HR Policies, Processes, and Compliance

• You develop and implement HR policies, processes, and governance structures for Germany, ensuring they align with corporate standards, business requirements, and applicable legal regulations.

Employer Branding and Employee Retention

• You are responsible for further developing our employer brand in Germany, in line with our global employer branding strategy. Through targeted initiatives, you strengthen our position as an attractive employer, foster employee engagement, and successfully execute strategic measures to attract and retain talent.

Compensation & Benefits

• You contribute to the ongoing development of a competitive compensation and benefits strategy and ensure its successful implementation in Germany. In doing so, you promote transparent, fair, and performance-based compensation systems.

Labor Law, Codetermination, and Compliance

• You ensure compliance with all relevant regulations concerning labor law, social security, data protection, and occupational health and safety. Furthermore, you maintain a relationship of trust and constructive cooperation with the General Works Council and local works councils.

HR Analytics and Strategic HR Management

• You analyze relevant HR metrics and personnel data, identify key areas for action, and derive well-founded measures and recommendations for the organization.

HR Business Partnering

• Acting as a strategic sparring partner to the executive team and management, you provide counsel on all HR- and organization-related matters. You support data-driven decision-making in areas such as talent management, organizational development, succession planning, performance management, and change management.

Corporate Culture and Change Management

• You foster a high-performing, values-driven corporate culture and guide change and transformation processes. In doing so, you strengthen collaboration, engagement, diversity, and identification with the company’s core values.

HR Digitalization and Process Optimization

• You drive the digitalization of the HR function, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement modern HR systems and tools. Working alongside international colleagues, you promote efficient, cross-site solutions to improve processes, data quality, and the foundations for decision-making.

What you bring to the role of Human Resources Manager Germany at Stollwerck:

• A successfully completed university degree with a focus on human resources management, business administration, psychology, or a comparable qualification.
• Extensive professional experience in Human Resources Management, ideally including at least ten to twelve years in senior HR leadership roles within international manufacturing or production companies with multiple locations. A proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies, as well as managing transformation and change processes within complex, dynamic corporate environments.
• Demonstrable experience in leading, optimizing, and advancing talent management processes, along with a successful history of executing strategic and operational HR projects within a production environment.
• Strong leadership profile with extensive experience in managing, developing, and motivating teams, as well as successfully guiding organizational change processes.
• Solid project management expertise, with a proven ability to independently plan, steer, and execute complex HR projects.
• Exceptional consulting, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusting, long-lasting relationships with executives, employees, and employee representative bodies.
• Strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong "hands-on" approach with a high capacity for execution.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with HR metrics and data-driven decision-making processes.
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style, characterized by a high degree of personal initiative, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany, as well as occasionally internationally (approximately 20% travel required).
• Excellent proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken).

As the Human Resources Manager for Germany at Stollwerck, we offer you the following:

Should you choose to join our team, we will welcome you into our world of chocolate. Here, you won’t just manage HR—you will actively shape the future of our organization. In this key role, you will work closely with leadership, provide fresh impetus for modern HR practices, and drive the evolution of our HR landscape with passion and conviction. Your contribution makes a real difference—for our employees, our managers, and the long-term success of our company.

• HR with Impact: You will advise managers and employees on all HR-related matters, applying your expertise to both day-to-day operations and strategic HR initiatives.
• Shaping, Not Just Administering: Whether it’s organizational development, digitalization, talent management, or change projects—your ideas are valued and heard.
• Management-Level Responsibility: A diverse and high-responsibility role offering significant scope for initiative and a direct influence on the development of our organization.
• Attractive Compensation Package: A competitive, market-aligned salary.
• Flexible Working: Modern working conditions, including flexible hours and the option for mobile/remote work.
• Staying Healthy: We support your health and well-being through the EGYM Wellpass.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored training and professional growth paths to support your career and personal development.
• A Strong Community: A dedicated team, streamlined decision-making processes, and an open corporate culture that prioritizes collaboration.

Are you passionate about developing people, leaders, and organizations, actively guiding change, and advancing modern HR practices? We look forward to meeting you and shaping the future of our HR function in Germany together. Apply now!

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