HR Manager, Europe in Köln bei 1WorldSync

1WorldSync is the industry leader in product content management. With approximately 600 employees across the US, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and the UK, we’re seeking a HR Manager Europe to support our growing global team.

Reporting directly to our Chief Human Resources Officer, and by the Geschaftsfuhrer, the HR Manager - Europe will oversee daily functions and support planning related to benefits and leave administration, compliance, full-cycle recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, and performance management. This role will engage in employee relations, as well as enforcement and management of company policies and procedures, serving as support to leaders across the organization and working with management to align business objectives with Human Resources strategy.

As HR Manager - Europe at 1WorldSync, responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day human resources functions for all employees located in Germany

• Manage a team of Human Resources and Facilities employees
• Corporate engagement & recognition
• Execute employee engagement and recognition initiatives, including values-based programs
• Direct engagement activities on-site in the Cologne office
• Performance management
• In collaboration with the HR Manager, Talent Management, execute the biannual talent review process to achieve business goals
• Talent development
• In collaboration with the HR Manager, Talent Management, implement career pathing and succession planning initiatives, including leadership development and coaching programs
• Oversee the 1WorldSync Apprenticeship Program
• Provide direction for the apprenticeship program
• Serve as the primary point of contact for managers of apprentices
• Employee relations
• Oversee employee relations in collaboration with the HR team to uphold a values-based company culture
• Facilitate employee disciplinary meetings and investigations
• HR content management
• Obtain, organize, and/or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials along with maintaining and updating our employee handbook
• Benefits and compensation
• Oversee the payroll processes for Germany
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave
• Partner with brokers to address employee insurance program inquiries
• Advise and inform employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions
• Collaborate with the HR Manager, Compensation and Benefits to ensure the organization’s and plans’ compliance with applicable labor and pay laws
• Conduct and report on employee surveys, censuses, and other research and demographic efforts required by benefit providers
• Complete records and other documentation required by national, local, and provider rules, regulations, and policies
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
• Conduct new hire orientations
• Conduct exit interviews for departing employees
• Serve as an administrator for HR-related online systems and databases (ie HRIS, travel, expense reporting, wellness, benefits, etc.)

• Partner with leadership at all levels of the organization to provide HR consultation and act as a trusted advisor to both people managers and individual contributors

• Support projects within the Human Resources team

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 12+ years progressive HR experience with management experience
• 5+ years of experience working with German employment law and regulations
• 3+ years of experience managing and leading a team of human resources employees

• HR certification preferred