Vice President, Human Resources

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. Own the global HR agenda . Support organic growth in country entities . Lead HR in acquisitions and integrations . Shape the organisation and build HR infrastructure ready for investor and due diligence requests . Lead

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBremerhaven • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive HR leadership experience with a focus on M&A integration, compliance with pay transparency regulations, and the implementation of HRIS systems. Proven ability to manage talent across diverse cultures while driving organizational growth and restructuring initiatives.

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HR LeadershipM&A IntegrationHRIS ImplementationGerman Pay Transparency Act ComplianceTalent Management

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Hard Skills

HR StrategyRestructuring ProjectsCompensation and Benefits StructuringOperational HR ManagementPay Equity AnalysisEmployee NegotiationsSuccession PlanningHR ReportingData ComplianceInternational HR Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsResilienceEntrepreneurial MindsetIntercultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

HRIS SystemsPersonioSAP SuccessFactorsWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in HRBusiness AdministrationBusiness LawPsychology

Industry Keywords

Private EquityInvestment CycleDue DiligenceEmployer BrandingMatrix Organisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global HR agenda
Support organic growth in country entities
Lead HR in acquisitions and integrations
Shape the organisation and build HR infrastructure ready for investor and due diligence requests
Lead HR due diligence and the HR workstream of Day-1 and 100-day integration plans
Design restructuring programmes in line with local employment law and build lean, scalable structures
Maintain HR reporting and compliance documentation for investor and data room requests
Implement or consolidate a group-wide HRIS with clean master data
Ensure compliance with the German Pay Transparency Act and implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970)
Harmonise compensation and benefits structures across country and legal systems, with group-wide grading and salary bands
Run talent management, succession planning and retention for key positions
Strengthen employer branding
Lead the HR team across Germany and Israel, comprising 4 HR team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or equivalent in HR, business administration, business law, psychology or a comparable field
12 to 15 years’ of HR experience, including several years at VP or Head-of level
Experience in private equity portfolio companies, ideally across several phases of an investment cycle (growth, buy-and-build, professionalisation)
Several years of hands-on operational responsibility in M&A integration
Experience in restructuring projects, including negotiations with employee representative bodies
Experience leading HR across several countries and cultures in a matrix organisation
Experience implementing or migrating HRIS systems (e.g. Personio, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday), ideally with an international rollout
Solid knowledge of the German Pay Transparency Act and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, including pay equity analyses, gender pay gap reporting and grading systems
Fluent German and English
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong results and execution orientation
Resilience and composure under uncertainty and time pressure
Strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels
Hands-on mentality combined with strategic foresight
High intercultural competence