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HR Team aims to be a strong strategic partner for key stakeholders and all AmRest Employees through quality, timeless and business-oriented services. Within HR, it is essential to stay focused on business objectives, employees’ needs, market trends and the constantly evolving environment. HR Services area plays a crucial role in executing Employee-related processes across the organization. Effective execution at the country level is strongly connected with the performance of each store, region, brand and AmRest Group. We are looking for an Head of HR in Germany – a key leader who ensures a high level of services delivery at the country level. HR Services Director delivers both global and local HR services to all brands in the market, while collaborating closely with Global HR Center of Excellence, Brand Operations and Brand HR Directors.
Job Responsibility:
Lead core country-level HR fuctions, including payroll, compliance and administrative processes, ensuring smooth and reliable service delivery
Drive execution of global HR processes - talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations - ensuring strong alignment with corporate goals and values
Payroll: Oversee and continuously improve payroll systems and processes to guarantee timely and accurate processing of all payroll transactions. Ensure accurate updates for new hires, terminations, and pay changes. Lead and deliver benefits administration and worktime management
HR Compliance: Ensure that all company policies and procedures comply with regulatory and ethical standards. Conduct audits, build control mechanisms and execute adherence to legal requirements and internal policies. Oversee areas such as foreign employment, disability management, labor and employee relations, HR legal matters and occupational health
Workers council: Ensure full compliance with co-determination law and maintain strong collaboration with workers’ councils at local and national levels. Implement the industry tariff agreement (BdS – NGG) into operations
Talent Acquisition: Attract the best talent while optimizing cost and efficiency to support company strategy execution. Ensure a smooth selection process and strong candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment journey
Talent Development: Equip the organization with the necessary skills and knowledge at every level for high performance. Enhance employees’ existing capabilities and develop new competencies based on business needs. Strengthen internal talent pipelines to secure leadership positions with highly engaged employees
Employee Relations: Foster a motivated, informed and engaged workforce. Drive communication strategies, support retention efforts and oversee onboarding and offboarding to support a seamless employee experience
Administration: Provide high-quality administrative services at the country level, including front-desk operations, event support, office management, travel booking, car fleet oversight and inventory management
Requirements:
Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a complex, fast-paced organization
Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders
Ability to work within complex and diversed environments, managing multiple teams, projects and priorities with confidence
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Workers Councils in Germany, including co-determination practices
Fluency in both German and English, with the ability to operate seamlessly in an international environment