Human Resources Director (m/f/d)

Company and Job Overview The Human Resources Director is responsible for leading all HR functions for a 500-employee automotive manufacturing operation. This role serves as a strategic business partner to senior management while ensuring effective HR operations, labor relations, talent management, compliance, and organizational development. Human Resources Director (m/f/d) Responsibilities - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. - Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and succession planning. - Partner with plant leadership to support productivity, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. - Manage employee relations and maintain positive relationships with the Works Council. - Ensure compliance with German labor law and company policies. - Oversee compensation, benefits, performance management, and payroll administration. - Drive HR digitalization and process improvement initiatives. - Lead organizational change and culture development programs. - Manage and develop the HR team. Requirements - Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. - Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and succession planning. - Partner with plant leadership to support productivity, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. - Manage employee relations and maintain positive relationships with the Works Council. - Ensure compliance with German labor law and company policies. - Oversee compensation, benefits, performance management, and payroll administration. - Drive HR digitalization and process improvement initiatives. - Lead organizational change and culture development programs. - Manage and develop the HR team.