# HR Manager DACH (d/f/m)

## #REQ0014003

Are you ready to bring your strategic vision, business acumen, and HR expertise to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and innovation are key?

We are looking for an ambitious and business-oriented **HR Manager DACH (d/f/m)**.


**What is your role?**

As our HR Manager DACH, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and aligning the HR strategy with our business objectives. This role goes beyond operational HR; you will be a trusted advisor to leadership, driving initiatives that support business growth and employee development.

Your specific tasks include:

- **Strategic HR Business Partnering:** Collaborate with business leaders to align HR initiatives with company goals, support organizational development, and drive change management.
- **Operational HR Management:** Oversee HR administration across the employee lifecycle (e.g., contracts, onboarding, exits), ensuring compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
- **Works Council Relations:** Act as the primary HR interface for the German works council, maintaining constructive, transparent, and legally compliant cooperation.
- **Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding:** Manage full-cycle recruitment and help position the company as an employer of choice through compelling talent attraction strategies.
- **Culture & Engagement:** Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that reflects our core values and enhances employee satisfaction and engagement.
- **Talent & Performance Management:** Support leaders in identifying, developing, and retaining key talent, and facilitate processes such as succession planning and performance reviews.
- **HR Leadership:** Act as a leader within the HR community by mentoring colleagues, sharing best practices, and contributing to the continuous evolution of our HR function in the DACH region.
- **HR Analytics & Reporting:** Use data and KPIs to guide decision-making, identify trends, and support workforce planning and continuous improvement.


**Your team**

You will be part of the DACH Cluster Management Team and, work closely with a team of seven HR colleagues. You will also be supported by over 30 HR professionals across Kramp, giving you access to a broad network of expertise and collaboration opportunities. Your primary responsibility will be to partner with business leaders in Operations, Logistics and Commerce while ensuring alignment with the broader HR strategy for the region. By understanding the strategic goals of the business, you will align HR initiatives to support operational effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of the DACH region.


**Who are you?**

For this job we have a couple of requirements:

- Several years of hands-on HR experience (ideally 5+ years) in both operational HR and strategic business partnering, including support for both white- and blue-collar employee groups.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including experience leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and acting as a role model for HR best practices.
- Solid knowledge of local labor laws in the DACH region, with proven experience in applying them in practice, including constructive collaboration with works councils.
- A completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in a matrix organization or within a corporate group structure is a plus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
- A data-informed approach, using HR analytics and KPIs to support decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with strong business acumen and the ability to translate company goals into effective people strategies.


**What do we offer?**

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect:

- Competitive salary

- Inclusive culture with lots of opportunities for growth

- Profit sharing bonus

- 30 vacation days a year

- Flexible working

- Company Car

- Laptop, iPad and phone


**Do you want to join us?**
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

Have we caught your interest? Then send us your application documents. Your contact person is Sophie ten Berge (Talent Acquisition Specialist).

E: Sophie.ten.berge@kramp.com


**About us**

Thanks to our ambitious goals, Kramp is now active across Europe and recognized as one of the market leaders in the distribution of agricultural spare parts. We are committed to innovation and continuous investment in e-business solutions, always striving to make the daily work of our customers easier, more efficient, and more productive. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional, and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges, and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.

Working at Kramp means:

**… you belong here! Being part of our open business community**
**… your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters**

… **you will develop and realize! Learn and realize your potential**

More about Kramp: [https://www.careeratkramp.com/de-de](https://www.careeratkramp.com/de-de)
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