HR Manager - Germany

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Fintech • Payments
The Role
Lead day-to-day HR for Germany: talent acquisition, development, succession planning, performance management, payroll, employee relations and Works Council collaboration. Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, change and HR transformation. Build and lead the local HR team to deliver an exceptional employee experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

Ready to take your career global? 

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in paymentsWe're looking for an HR Manager (f/m/d) to join our Human Resources team and help shape the future of global commerce. 

What you'll own 
  • Lead the day to day HR function in Germany, partnering closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and regional Centres of Excellence to deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives. 

  • Drive talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational growth to support the continued expansion of Commerz Globalpay GmbH. 

  • Ensure compliance with German labor law, oversee employee relations, collaborate closely with the Works Council, and manage monthly payroll processes. 

  • Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, organizational change, and HR transformation while embedding our OneGP philosophy. 

  • Lead and develop the local HR team, fostering a collaborative culture and delivering an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. 

What you'll bring 
  • Extensive HR generalist experience, including several years in an HR leadership or management role within an international organization. 

  • Strong knowledge of German labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices. 

  • Experience partnering with senior leaders on talent management, organizational development, and change initiatives. 

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business. 

  • Business fluency in German and English. 

It’s a bonus if you have 
  • A Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related discipline. 

  • Experience working in a US headquartered, matrix organization. 

  • Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms, as well as Learning & Development and change management initiatives. 

About the team 

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. At Commerz Globalpay GmbH, we combine the long standing expertise and market presence of Commerzbank with the global innovation of Global Payments. Our Human Resources team plays a key role in building an inclusive workplace, supporting business growth, and enabling our people to thrive throughout their careers. 

What makes a Globalpayer? 

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner, and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative, always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do. 

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global. 

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Extensive HR generalist experience including several years in an HR leadership or management role within an international organization
  • Strong knowledge of German labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders on talent management, organizational development, and change initiatives
  • Experience overseeing monthly payroll processes
  • Experience collaborating with Works Council and managing employee relations
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills
  • Business fluency in German and English
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, or related discipline
  • Experience working in a US-headquartered, matrix organization
  • Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms
  • Experience with Learning & Development and change management initiatives

Global Payments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Global Payments and has not been reviewed or approved by Global Payments.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, and is commonly regarded as a strong component of the total package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature a company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan, which are positioned as meaningful parts of overall rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, PTO, and parental/family‑friendly policies are part of the offering, contributing to perceived overall value even when cash pay is seen as average.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
25,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payments technology company, delivering the leading complete worldwide commerce ecosystem. Our unique, connected infrastructure unifies every aspect of commerce, from issuer solutions to payments, and the innovative software that delivers seamless customer experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a worldwide team of over 24,000 people—including local experts on the ground in nearly 40 countries. Together, we support thousands of businesses across more than 100 industries. Empowering commerce for everyone.

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