Head of HR

Job Summary:

Position Overview
We are looking for a full-time Head of HR for Trapeze ITS DACH based in Berlin, Germany. In this role, you will lead the HR team of Trapeze ITS DACH (currently 2 employees), align with the HR manager in our Polish organisation, while also contributing to operational excellence and strategic HR initiatives across the organization, which has employees in Switzerland, Germany and Poland. You will be reporting to the General Manager of Trapeze ITS DACH.Key Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and develop the HR team across DACH, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business objectives.
• Represent HR within the Trapeze DACH ITS management team and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Deliver and execute HR strategies and initiatives in line with Group standards, covering Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Succession Planning and Employee Engagement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders to strengthen organizational culture and leadership capability.
• Oversee and deliver day-to-day HR support for managers on employee relations, performance, absence, redundancy, and flexible working.
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and, ideally, Swiss and Polish legislation, maintaining robust documentation and audit trails.
• Act as HR Business Partner for one division within Trapeze ITS DACH.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Support training and development programs by identifying needs and coordinating with external providers.
• Deliver quarterly HR reports on recruitment, retention, key People KPIs and workforce trends to drive operational improvements and inform strategic decisions.
• Support M&A activities, including HR due diligence, onboarding, and integration planning.
• Manage accurate personnel records and uphold data integrity across HR systems.
• Budget responsibility for HR cost centre, quarterly budget planning
• Supporting and advising the management on personnel-related decisions and their implications
• Promoting and helping to shape a positive corporate culture and employer branding.

Qualifications & Experience

• A high impact, dynamic HR professional that thinks strategically with a record of consistently delivering results and an ability to deliver operational outcomes with various stakeholders
• Proven track record in HR within international organizations.
• Strong understanding of German and/or SWISS labor law; knowledge of other European jurisdictions is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).
• Ability to hire, manage, coach and mentor HR professionals in the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Energetic, highly proactive and results oriented
• Approachable, professional, and resilient.
• Ability to work flexible hours under pressure to tight timescales
• Passionate about employee development and engagement.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Software industry preferable.

About Modaxo and Trapeze

Modaxo is a global organization bringing together businesses that collectively focus on advancing new technologies and innovations for people transportation. With more than 40 companies – Trapeze being one of them – representing over 30 brands, Modaxo comprises over 3,300 people, operating from almost 40 countries around the world.

"Modaxo's expertise, global bench strength, and singular focus on People Transportation make it a great home for technology companies that share our vision to efficiently move the world's people" – Bill Delaney, CEO, Modaxo.

Trapeze ITS DACH is part of Modaxo and delivers innovative solutions for public transportation. The company provides advanced control systems, on-board technology for buses and trams, passenger information platforms, and ticketing solutions, playing a key role in everyday urban mobility.

Electromobility is an increasingly important focus area. Trapeze systems help improve punctuality, reduce travel times, ensure precise connections, and offer dynamic passenger information. These solutions enhance the attractiveness of public transport and contribute to climate-friendly mobility.

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