HR Manager / HR Business Partner

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager / HR Business Partner to join our team in Ratingen, DE.

At Kollmorgen, we believe in the power of motion and automation to create a better world. Our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners and each other.

Summary Main Tasks:

1. Management of the human resources department
2. Operational and strategic HR work such as headcount planning, support, development, terminations
3. Contract design
4. Advising General Management and Supervisors on labor law, social law and disciplinary issues, as well as supervising development appraisal and target meetings
5. Cooperation with the works council and collective bargaining parties
6. Development and implementation of company agreements, personnel systems, guidelines and other regulations
7. Management of administrative processes in the area of human resources (payroll accounting, personnel cost planning, controlling, budget preparation)
8. Representation of the company in labor court proceedings
9. Build commitment amongst leadership towards the performance management program and develops/executes performance solutions in alignment with organizational values
10. Identify opportunities for ways of working, policies, procedures, and programs to develop long term strategies regarding employee engagement and retention
11. Ensure the Company is following corporate and legal requirements for the assigned business groups

Critical Competencies

1. Experience in policy management, employee relations, performance management, organizational change and compliance
2. Strong business acumen, in-depth knowledge of the business and client group, and the ability to effectively implement HR strategies to support business goals
3. Strong knowledge of compliance and policy development and implementation
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of organization
5. Excellent communication skills both internally & externally; one on one and in group settings
6. Ability to provide coaching and guidance to leaders on a variety of performance related situations or circumstances

Education / Qualifications:

1. Completed business administration/commerce studies or comparable training, e.g. human resources specialist with at least 10 years of professional experience
2. Several years of professional experience in the field of HR leadership roles
3. Expertise in the areas of labor law, payroll tax law, social security law, data protection
4. Entrepreneurial thinking, self-motivation, systematic approach to work, negotiation skills, assertiveness and persuasiveness
5. Very good English skills, native German