Director Of Human Resources (M, F, D)

Your Responsibilities

The opportunity:

The Director of Human Resources (DHR) reports to the CEO of GUS Germany and holds overall responsibility for the delivery of the HR Strategy both operationally and strategically, with key focus on aligning HR to the overall business objectives, reduction of employee relation issues, HR policies and procedures, recruitment and retention strategy, payroll, learning and development, employee engagement and all aspects of HRM and streamlining HR processes. The post holder will be responsible for coaching and supporting senior leadership team and managers to implement best HR practice on change management and business transformation.
Key Activities &
Responsibilities:

Strategy, Policies and Procedures

• Development and implementation of the HR Strategy in line with the business plan by ensuring HR plans support the needs of the business but are also flexible enough to cope with changes in the organization, as and when they occur
• Support the organization in achieving the strategic alignment of its workforce, culture, processes and systems, driving its strategic goals and to support the national growth of company business transformation projects
• Development and maintenance of all policies and procedures in line with best practice and current legislation, ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date and legally compliant.
• Report to the Board of Directors on all HR related matters

Employee Relations

• Leading the implementation of a performance management culture and system/process
• Provision of expert HR advice to line managers on all human resource issues:
  management of conduct, conflict, performance management, among others
• Providing HR process to successfully manage any disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, restructures, contract harmonization issues in a legally compliant approach
• Monitoring sickness absence and putting measures in place to promote employee wellbeing

Recruitment/Talent Management/Learning &
Development

• Leading the recruitment function at group level to provide a talent pipeline for a high performing organization
• Leading the process for employees to get their performance objectives, annual reviews and PDP in accordance with company policy and monitor probationary periods
• Develop and maintain a succession plan for all departments
• Creating a leadership development and Management training programme
• Ensuring all Job Descriptions are kept up to date, create new JDs as and when necessary

HR Projects

• Lead the change management and Business Process Re-engineering processes and programme, as well as manage key corporate HR projects. To facilitate the achievement of organizational transformational change through the pursuit of cost efficient, customer orientated processes and associated structures

Reward &
Benefits

• Reviewing employee rewards packages with a view to ensuring that GUS is competitive
• Reviewing all staff salaries and make recommendations for pay rises in consultation with department heads for presentation to the RemCo
• Ensuring all HR inputs to payroll is completed accurately and to deadlines in support of the Finance Team

Other

• Attend various management or team meetings to add value to the people function and overall business objectives
• Ensure the Chief of Staff and Group Managing Director are fully aware of any significant issues or problems which arise in relation to any of the above-named areas
• Enhance the HR System for ease of access to all HR processes, policies, templates and forms
• Develop and monitor Human Resources annual budget
• Produce regular reports for line and senior management as well as on demand on data such (but not limited to) as staff turnover, references, cost per hire, training hours per person, among others
• Analyze reports and provide additional insight to support managers on all people related issues
• Define KPIs for the HR team and identify/manage SLAs

Your profile

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant human resources experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Master's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent (and Human Resource Management degree would represent an advantage)
• Experience of working in a complex and fast paced organization
• Experience of working with senior management and stakeholders
• Expertise in change management and business transformation
• Experience in working with works councils in Germany
• Leading HR Strategy and Operations
• Delivering cultural change
• Embedding performance management
• Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, recruitment and training
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships at all levels in the organization
• Operate as a role model for the organization with respect to all people related matters
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a solution focused manner
• Capable of working to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions ability to generate effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems as they are presented
• Demonstrable commercial acumen - has a good overall understanding of company finances and uses this information to push back and support managers in resource and succession planning
• Ability to perform well and be unfailingly diplomatic in a high pressure and complex environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to envision and deliver innovative solutions
• Proven analytical, planning, and organizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

Preferred education and experience:

• Knowledge of International HR law

Why us?

• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
• 30 days of vacation
• Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses (e.G., IBM Design Thinking)
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept

About us

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Innovation &
Business), htk design academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education.Www.Gusgermany.Com