HR Lead - Germany (gn)

Position: HR Lead - Germany (gn)

Location: Munich 

Reports to: People Director Europe 

About Us: 

Join our dynamic and innovative team in an exciting work environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer exceptional products such as fine art insurance, kidnap and ransom insurance, cyber insurance, and much more. Backed by a strong brand and a supportive team, we’re proud of the unique work we do, and we’re looking for an HR professional who shares our passion. 

Your role: 

As the HR Lead Germany, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our HR strategy in Germany. You will work closely with senior leadership and various departments to ensure that our HR practices align with our values, business goals and support our employees' growth and development. You will be a member of the German Leadership team and report into the People Director for Europe. While you won't have direct reports, you'll be a valued member of the European HR team, collaborating closely to achieve our shared goals. We are reshaping our HR organization, and you will be an integral part of that journey. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Strategic HR Leadership: Implement HR strategies that align with the company's values and drive business success. 

• Advocate local HR topics: Collaborate effectively with global HR Expertise Centres and a centralized HR Shared Service Centre and ensure execution of local HR processes. 

• Talent Management: Identify and address current and future workforce needs by overseeing talent development, and retention initiatives. 

• Employee Relations: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by addressing employee concerns and promoting open communication. 

• Performance Management: Implement performance management processes that support employee development and organizational growth. 

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices. 

• Collaboration: Partner with department heads and senior leadership to provide HR insights and support for strategic decision-making. 

• HR Projects: Lead and participate in HR projects and initiatives on European and global level that drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement across Hiscox. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of HR experience in an international matrix organization. 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or HR certification is a plus. 

• Skills: Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization. 

• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of German labor laws and HR best practices. 

• Language: Fluency in German and English is required. 

Benefits:

• Great team spirit, open feedback culture, flat hierarchies, and opportunities for creativity
• Internal and external training, including "New Joiner Events" for networking
• Promoted work-life balance through home office options and sabbaticals
• Fitness and wellbeing offerings like back fitness and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Offices in city centers with excellent public transport connections
• Attractive compensation with fixed and variable components
• Comprehensive social benefits, such as company pension schemes, travel cost subsidies, and lunch allowances
• 30 days of vacation plus 2 "Hiscox Days"

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