HEAD HR - FRANKFURT

Location : FRANKFURT

Languages: German and English

Salary: €100.000 - €120.000 + perks

Start: From August - 12 month contract with potential to Permanent contract

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary on-site leader for a standalone operational location in Germany, overseeing a group of approximately 110 commercial and contract employees.Serve as the main point of contact for all site matters, including problem-solving and day-to-day operational issues.Manage and support employees from various backgrounds, including those on contracts and employees from recent acquisitions.Liaise closely with workers’ councils and unions, representing both employee and business interests during a confidential change programme.Lead and facilitate union negotiations, benchmarking, and compliance with German employment law and best practices.Oversee equipment management and ensure smooth operations for all on-site personnel.Supervise an advisor responsible for administrative tasks and payroll, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.Partner with business leaders to implement change management initiatives, supporting the reshaping of the organization.Ensure deadlines and project milestones are met, providing regular updates to senior management.Maintain a flexible, approachable presence on-site, with the ability to come and go as needed (not airport-based, non-regulated building).

Key Requirements:

Native or fluent German speaker with a deep understanding of German workplace culture and council/union practices.Proven experience working with workers’ councils (Betriebsrat) and unions in Germany.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently manage operational challenges.Experience in change management, ideally within a commercial or industrial environment.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust with both employees and management.High attention to detail, with experience overseeing administrative and payroll functions.Ability to start in August for a 12-month contract, with potential for extension or permanent placement.