Head of HR

trivago has evolved from its startup roots into a globally recognized travel brand, operating in over 50 countries and publicly traded on NASDAQ. In a time defined by rapid technological advancement and accelerating change, the role of Human Resources and talent is more critical – and complex – than ever before. We now face an exciting challenge: reimagining HR for an era defined by AI, automation, and constant change. The challenge for our HR team is to leverage technology, attracting talent who thrive amid disruption and empowering our people to continuously evolve and succeed.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, people-centric Head of HR who wants to drive this transformation, creatively shaping our talent strategies and organizational culture for the future. Join our dynamic Düsseldorf-based team of over 70 nationalities at an inspiring turning point, where your expertise and vision will significantly impact our next growth chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance & Recognition: Executing and evolving our performance management and recognition programs to foster a high-performance culture.
2. Talent & Business Relations: Serving as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support to align talent strategies with business objectives.
3. Talent Acquisition: Leading the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and hire top-tier candidates who embody our company values.
4. Talent Development: Creating and delivering learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, foster career growth, and prepare employees for future challenges.
5. Talent Analytics & Tools: Leveraging data-driven insights and HR technology solutions to optimize talent strategies, streamline processes, and enhance employee experience.