Königswinter, Mühlheim-Kärlich or other RHIM locations in Germany | Full time

Your position

As Head of People & Culture Germany, you will lead the HR function during an important moment of transformation. Acting as a strategic partner to business leaders, you will shape and implement a future-ready HR strategy that aligns with both global priorities and local needs. You will guide a high-performing team of People & Culture professionals and HR Business Partners, fostering empowered, engaged, and high-impact teams across Germany. Your role will be instrumental in simplifying structures, enhancing operational efficiency, and continuing to build a collaborative and strong relationship with the Works Council. With deep expertise in German labor law and a strong change leadership mindset, you will drive impactful initiatives that support organizational growth and cultural evolution.

Your tasks

• Leading HR strategy and transformation, aligning with business goals and local labor law
• Building trust-based collaboration with various stakeholders
• Simplifying HR processes, ensuring compliance with German labor law, policies, and collective agreements
• Coaching and leading HR teams and leaders through change with empathy and clarity
• Collaborating closely with Payroll team

Your profile

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience in Germany, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in German labor and employment law (BetrVG, BGB, etc.)
• Proven experience negotiating with various stakeholders
• Experience in multinational environments and managing complexity across functions and levels
• Successful track record in leading HR transformation and organizational change initiatives
• Degree in HR, Law, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• Solid SAP knowledge and experience is strongly required

Languages: German – fluent, English – fluent

Nice to have: Previous experience related to employee experience

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Flexibility: Possibility of mobile working and flexible, trust-based working hours, 30 days holidays

Compensation: according to the collective agreement, including capital-forming benefits, vacation and Christmas bonuses, pension support fund

Mobility: Job bike

Plus: Daily food allowance and corporate benefits platform

In addition to these local benefits for Wiesbaden, we also offer you many global benefits .

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Anita Ertl

Head of Talent Acquisition, Communications & PR, DEI, Community Investments EUR & CIS

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5352

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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