Human Resource Manager (Fixed Term)

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

With our proven track record of success, we are excited to expand our operations to Germany. As a startup operation in this new market, we offer a unique opportunity for innovative and driven individuals to make a significant impact. Join us at the forefront of establishing the PSA brand in Europe and enjoy the benefits of working in a startup environment backed by the stability and resources of a successful US business.

Collectors ist führender Entwickler innovativer Technologien und bietet Sammlern weltweit Dienstleistungen mit zusätzlichen Nutzen. Wir bewerten, authentifizieren, lagern und verkaufen Millionen von Sammlerstücken, die Rekorde brechen. Dabei modernisieren und digitalisieren wir unsere Prozesse kontinuierlich, um Sammler bei der Ausübung ihrer Leidenschaften zu unterstützen. Wir sind stets auf der Suche nach talentierten Mitarbeitern für unser wachsendes Team.

Unser Angebot umfasst Sammelkarten, Autogramme, Comics, Münzen, Videospiele, Veranstaltungstickets und Erinnerungsstücke. Zu unseren Tochtergesellschaften gehören PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC und Card Ladder.

Seit unserer Gründung im Jahr 1986 haben wir Millionen von Artikeln bewertet und authentifiziert. Wir beschäftigen mehr als 3000 Mitarbeiter in unserem Hauptsitz in Santa Ana, Kalifornien, und in unseren Büros in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kanada, Mexiko, Deutschland und Frankreich.

Aufgrund unserer nachweislichen Erfolgsbilanz freuen wir uns, unsere Geschäftstätigkeit auf Deutschland auszuweiten. Als junges Unternehmen in diesem neuen Markt bieten wir innovativen und engagierten Menschen die einzigartige Chance, einen entscheidenden Beitrag zu leisten. Werde  Teil unseres Teams und gestalte  die Zukunft der Marke PSA in Europa mit. Profitiere von den Vorteilen eines dynamischen Startup-Umfelds mit der Stabilität und den Ressourcen eines erfolgreichen US-Unternehmens.

The HR Manager  is an important member of PSA Germany for executing HR operations, projects and initiatives with the US HR team across the company. This role will have the responsibility of execution of the HR initiatives at PSA with the HR Director. The HR Manager will be expected to have a good perspective of the business, execute talent acquisition, review compensation, run payroll, headcount reporting, and various people-focused metrics, implement benefits, manage employee relations, support people development and performance management processes across the organization. Leveraging influencing skills, this role will support talent processes for the Business working with the HR Director.

The ideal candidate loves to build, thrives in ambiguity, is flexible and adaptable to change, moves quickly, and can demonstrate strong communication skills to deliver messages across all levels of the organization. This is an opportunity to join our organization in the beginning stages of huge expansion, while getting to manage and drive high impact people strategies in the fast growing collectibles space.This role requires advanced business-level proficiency in both German and English

This position reports to the US Director, HRBP, and will work out of our soon to be established office located in Frankfurt, Germany. This is a fixed-term contract for 1 year.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a trusted partner to the Business in Germany by using professional credibility and strong relationships with the US HR team to influence key priorities on organizational issues that help the company and our employees grow

•  Use your German and English language proficiency and cross-cultural experience to ensure smooth communication between the Germany office and headquarters

• Lead the design and execution of HR initiatives that align with business priorities and compliance requirements. Key initiatives include talent acquisition, benefits, payroll administration, reporting, compliance with regulations, HR system (Workday) oversight, compensation and benefits, employee experience and retention, talent assessment, succession planning, and employee relations

• Initiatives include: talent acquisition, benefits, payroll administration, reporting, compliance with regulations, HR system (Workday) oversight, compensation plan development, employee experience and retention, talent assessment, succession planning and employee relations

• Promote HR strategies with the Director,  Human Resources that align with the business go to market strategy focusing on the talent needed to execute on the vision

• Leverage strong program management skills to collaborate with the HR functions to roll out various talent and people programs across the organization (compensation review, feedback cycles, engagement surveys and development programs, etc.)

• Analyze and assess organizational "health" by looking at trends in performance, employee satisfaction, attrition, diversity, etc.

• Manage HR administration processes including onboarding and offboarding, reporting, and vendor management, ensuring compliance and enhancing the overall employee experience

Who You Are:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a high-growth setting; strong preference for experience working in production-based or startup companies

• Experience with dealing with overseas counter parties of HR functions, as well as cross-cultural experience in the multinational companies to execute HR tasks

• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of employee groups and functions (operations, corporate, marketing or finance teams)

• Experience with policy implementation, and employee relations, as well as knowledge of staffing and compensation strategies, practices and processes

• Have an ability to drive projects through partnerships with multiple stakeholders in the Business and various HR functions

• Pragmatic problem solver who can find root causes of issues and gain leadership support to address them

• Proven ability to manage priorities among multiple stakeholders and multitask or re-prioritize as needed in a fast paced environment

• Knowledge of German labor laws, statutes, etc. which govern employment policies and practices

• Proficient in written and verbal communication in both English (fluent) and German (fluent)

Reasons To Join Us:

• The opportunity to be a part of our Germany operation and to make a meaningful impact on the successful launch of PSA in the EU
• A dynamic and collaborative international team
• An organization dedicated to supporting the passionate Collectors community 
• A competitive salary and benefits

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Warum du zu uns kommen solltest:

• Die Möglichkeit, Teil unseres Deutschland-Teams zu werden und den erfolgreichen Start von PSA in der EU aktiv mitzugestalten
• Ein dynamisches, internationales Team mit enger Zusammenarbeit
• Eine Organisation, die sich der Unterstützung der leidenschaftlichen Collectors-Community verschrieben hat
• Eine attraktive Vergütung sowie umfassende Benefits

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