HR Generalist - Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

• Develop and implement employee engagement action plans.
• Drive local wellbeing and employee experience initiatives.
• Analyze engagement, retention, and absenteeism trends and recommend appropriate actions.
• Promote an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Provide advice and support on HR policies, processes, and employee queries.
• Coach managers on HR tools and self-service processes.
• Support annual HR cycles, including performance reviews, salary reviews, talent reviews, and engagement surveys.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and internal policies.

What we're looking for

Experience

• 5+ years of HR experience in a generalist, HRBP, or employee relations role.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, industrial, or other operational environments.
• Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing complex people matters.
• Experience partnering with managers and leaders in a fast-paced business environment.
• Experience working in an international and matrix organization is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of German employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to balance business priorities with employee needs.
• Strong problem-solving and change management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.

Languages

• Fluent German and English.
• Additional European language skills are a plus.

Why join us?

• Broad and varied HR role with significant exposure to operational leadership.
• Opportunity to support multiple manufacturing locations and business stakeholders.
• Combination of strategic HR business partnering and hands-on employee relations work.
• Strong visibility within the Supply Chain organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to engagement, talent, and culture initiatives that make a real business impact.
• Collaborative international environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Location

Cologne area, Germany, with regular travel to operational sites as required.

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