Senior HR Director

Do you want to be part of the most international company in the world? A company that operates in more countries than any other and has been paving the way for international express deliveries since 1969? Would you like to be part of a company that connects people around the world and where value really does matter? More information on European Air Transport.

It's not just about doing our best every day - the challenge is to find new ways to exceed our customers' expectations and to make DPDHL group sustainably better every day

**KEY TASKS**:

- Provide input into European HR strategy and initiatives aligned to the business strategy and goals, taking into account key business opportunities, challenges and risks, market trends, economic and political climate
- Set functional priorities for European Air Transport (EAT) and align its activities to support achievement of business goals and influence strategic direction of the business balanced with the employee perspective
- Ensure alignment of EAT HR function with overall regional/divisional HR strategy and plans
- Drive transformation and change of HR function to maximize the capability of people at all levels of the organization and to ensure HR services are delivered to drive business performance
- Drive initiatives to attract, retain and develop top talents globally
- Lead, nurture and inspire a high performing HR team (20 employees)
- Build, organize and develop the HR function's team and processes to deliver on set objectives and people related activities in all key areas: Sourcing, C&B, Talent Management, Labour Relations, Learning & Development, HR Administration support and change management, etc.
- Implement strategies to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention in all areas
- Promote a positive work culture by fostering employee relationships, addressing concerns, and resolving conflicts promptly and fairly
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business and partner with the members of the Senior Management Team
- Monitor deployment of the HR strategic plans and achievement of goals to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness
- Anticipate, identify and resolve risks or issues to lead successful deployment of HR strategy

**FURTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Negotiate critical agreements/contracts with works councils, unions, other departments and 3rd parties
- Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business Team, social partners (works councils and unions) and other partner organizations
- Influence others across the region and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing EAT
- Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems
- Lead Team leaders and managers
- Ensure appropriate talent selection, organization and leadership for major areas of the organization

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES**:

- Master's degree in HR
- HR/Labor Law certification desired
- Experience more than 10 years
- Previous experience partnering the business at a senior management & executive level in a complex environment e.g. multi country/customers
- Team leadership (medium size teams)
- Fluent in English and German
- Prior budget management experience
- Proven experience of leading deployment off complex organizational change projects
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
- Strategic thinking with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Working on a Great Place to Work® for the world's most awarded TOP employer 2023
- Attractive compensation & benefits package
- An exciting and challenging task in an international working environment with a tangible corporate culture
- Open feedback culture and a motivated team

**BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM**:
Your contact person is Ms. Wittig, who can be reached at +49 (0) 341/ 4499 1758.

**CONNECTING PEOPLE. IMPROVE LIVES.**
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