Lead of HR

**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.**

**Lead of HR & Public Relations (all genders)**

**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Translate the business strategy into talent, culture, change and org. effectiveness agenda as an active member of the site management team and PS HR community
- Execute the site people strategy according to the global / regional framework
- Advise, coach, co-create, and challenge site leadership team members and other critical positions to continue to advance the capability and competitiveness of the site
- As part of a flexible & agile team, participate and lead large and/or complex transformation initiatives (DSO) creating solutions responding to changing business needs in cooperation with the Site Leadershipteam, HR Business Partners, global Stakeholders, etc.
- Take full ownership of the complete HR portfolio within the Grenzach site, incl. vocational training & trainees
- Identify and execute talent management strategy on site level by fostering an inclusive mindset aiming for an accelerated development of top talent pools in leadership roles,
including developing successors for critical roles, career mapping for key talent, upskilling identification and identification and development of key capabilities to close gap
- Drive a positive organizational culture and ensure employee engagement and satisfaction including managing compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent
- Proactively maintain and understand internal trends (data insights) and external market dynamics to deliver impactful solutions
- Share best practices with global/regional partners and country HR Community
- Maintain sustainable and trustful relationships with local works council representatives and ensure fairness and respect regarding all people topics including critical individual employee cases like compliance and separation
- Lead the Public Relations strategy to enhance the company´s brand and reputation
- Create and oversee communication strategies, including press releases, social media, and internal communications as well as coordination of the site's central services (canteen, occupational health, etc.)

**WHO YOU ARE**
- University degree with several years of relevant (HR) experience in a global multinational organization, international experience is a strong advantage
- Knowledge of German labor law
- Broad understanding of business strategy, drivers, challenges, and opportunities of a production site
- Profound Understanding of financial impacts derived from HR decisions
- Passionate personality who builds sustainable relationships across all levels of the organization
- Strong collaborator and networker with a variety of diverse stakeholders and across different levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills incl. communicating with impact, influencing, challenging, political savviness, conflict resolution, consulting, and coaching
- Ability to work in ambiguous situations cross-functionally
- Strong outcome/solution orientation as well as ability to focus on relevant things which drive value
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Competence and willingness to leverage digital technology and data to interpret and generate insights and improve performance
- Fluent in English and German

**YOUR APPLICATION**

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

**Location**: Germany : Baden-Württemberg : Grenzach-Wyhlen

**Division**: Enabling Functions

**Reference Code**:849280