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If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more. As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With around 11,800 employees.
Job Responsibility:
Steer and manage the global HR budget, forecast and reporting processes
Drive the group-wide personnel cost planning process and provide the Controlling organization with in-depth analysis of personnel cost development, especially for Germany
Close collaboration with Corporate Controlling, Accounting, IT as well as BU/GF Controlling as customers of HR Controlling services
Drive process improvements to ensure efficient processes in a changing environment
Steer the global HR Chances & Risks within the LXS Risk Management Process
Ensure accurate, compliant and reliable HR KPIs for external reporting purposes (e. g. annual report) and be a reliable contact person for internal and external auditors
Provide regular management dashboards and further develop meaningful People Analytics to support the HR strategy and Finance decisions
Provide strategic workforce planning and demographic analyses for BUs/GFs globally and derive a decision proposal for the yearly apprenticeship planning in Germany from demographic insights
Drive the global HR‑IT strategy for all HR functions, including digitalization and automation across global HR processes, data, systems and reporting
Initiate and steer cross-functional projects, including transformation initiatives and support of M&A projects
Support complex HR restructuring projects with financial expertise
Lead the HR Controlling, Analytics & Solutions team (~8 team members), providing deep content leadership
Steer the Global Functional Team of 3 HR Controlling team members across the regions
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
Substantial (more than 10 years) professional experience in an international and complex organizational environment
Profound expertise in HR cost and budget steering, HR reporting and KPI systems, as well as People Analytics
Ability to drive digitalization and automation initiatives across global HR, translating business and HR requirements into scalable solutions
Strong leadership experience with the ability to lead international and interdisciplinary teams
Excellent analytical skills, structured working style and strong problem-solving capability
Assertiveness, strong conflict management and communication skills with individuals at all levels of LANXESS
Business fluent in English
advanced German language skills
What we offer:
We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program
We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care
We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate
We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning
For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential