People Business Partner DACH & Nordics

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Job Purpose and Overview

At Dawn Foods, we believe that people are our most valuable ingredient. As our People Business Partner DACH & Nordics, you’ll drive business transformation by aligning strategic HR initiatives with organizational goals across both regions. You will partner with senior leadership and local teams to elevate the employee experience, improve processes, and support sustainable growth. With approximately 90 employees in DACH and 3 in the Nordics, this role is both strategic and hands-on, offering the opportunity to shape the People agenda and drive meaningful impact. You'll be a key contributor to the regional leadership team, fostering trusted relationships and challenging the status quo to continuously improve HR operations and efficiency.

The position reports to the VP People for Europe & AMEAP and directly manages the People Generalist DACH.

What will you do as a People Business Partner at Dawn Foods?

• Align key HR initiatives with business objectives across the DACH region as part of the local leadership team.
• Collaborate closely with local management, the central People Team and the VP People to develop people strategies and provide insights.
• Build trusted relationships with leadership and stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor and change agent.
• Guide long-term workforce development through strategic workforce planning and succession management.
• Enhance the full employee lifecycle experience, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Drive organizational culture, engagement, and a sense of belonging in collaboration with people managers.
• Analyse people data to inform business decisions and support the design of impactful HR strategies.
• Ensure legal compliance, manage Works Council relations, and oversee payroll and other daily people-related operations.

What Does It Take to be a People Business Partner at Dawn Foods?

You are a strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic, international environment and loves driving performance through people. You have a deep understanding of cultural and legal HR landscapes and enjoy partnering with leadership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role within an international environment.
• In-depth knowledge of German employment law and proven experience working with German Works Councils.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with the Nordic market is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in German and proficient in English (written and spoken).

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Why should you apply?

At Dawn you’ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 38-hour-week
• 30 days of annual leave, plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Discounted lunch with our cooperation partners
• Special employee offers with our cooperation partner (fitness studio, bike leasing, counseling on mental health)
• Employee discount on Dawn products
• Hybrid Working; the opportunity to split your week between the office and home
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
• Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
• Internal Recognition platform
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Monthly wellness initiatives

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 36940