HR Director Europe (m/f/d)
How is IFCO making the world more sustainable? We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.
We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.
„The future is circular“
Key responsibilities:
- Execute IFCO’s People Strategy in Europe.
- Build a strong HR presence for the local managements.
- Make the business case for Human Resources: Educate management to the broader contributions and value that a high-class strategic human resources organisation can create beyond serving in its traditional transactional capabilities.
- Become a trusted, valued coach and advisor to business leaders on people issues, providing counsel and guidance on employee relations, talent management, organizational design and effectiveness, employee training and development, and human capital planning.
- Quickly respond to complaints, questions, needs from local managements.
- Be a strong contributor to the global HR community and best practice.
- Increase the engagement and enablement score of our employees in Europe.
- Drive IFCO’s ESG agenda in Europe.
We expect:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Several years of progressive HR experience in a multinational company ideally with experience in HR Management, Rewards, Talent or Senior Business Partner function.
- International experience and mindset.
- Passion for Inclusion and diversity.
- Employment law relative to the EU footprint.
- Experience in handling complicated employee relations issues.
- Demonstrate project leadership experience and a successful track record of leading change (including organisational development and restructuring).
- Building strategies for employee enablement and engagement.
- Drives innovation and fosters the development of new ideas, approaches and methods.
- Fluency in English is a must have, German is a nice to have.
We offer:
- An area of ​​responsibility with the opportunity to contribute within a sustainable and crisis-proof industry.
- Appreciative and respectful interactions within an international team (attested by our employees).
- Flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
- Continued flexible working models even after Corona: hybrid work and workation.
- Online canteen from Bella & Bona with weekly changing selection (subsidized by IFCO).
- Extensive training opportunities with unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and good accessibility via public transport (train station right in front of the door).
- Technical equipment for mobile work options.
- Complimentary beverages and on-site fitness center.
- Parking in the underground car park.
At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.