INTRODUCTION

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high quality food & recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world & beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group & the world's leading meal kit company, active in 16 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes & fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy & sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: GreenChef, EveryPlate, Chef's Plate, Factor, & Youfoodz.

YOUR ROLE

• First things first: You will take on responsibility from day one & become the local People Lead & POC for our senior leadership of our Barleben site.
• You are the Head of for our People Business Partners, People Operations & Payroll colleagues - in your role you give People guidance, are a Leader, Challenger, Coach, & Supporter in critical situations & projects. 
• This role is a maternity & parental leave cover limited to a period of 2 years.

YOUR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Area 1: Team Management & Strategic Planning
• Lead & supervise a team of HR professionals, including our People Business Partners & Operations/Payroll colleagues.
• Provide guidance, coaching, & support to team members to ensure high performance & professional development.
• Collaborate with the site management to develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans for our local People team.
• Area 2: Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Act as a point of contact for complex employee relations issues, providing guidance & support to resolve conflicts & grievances effectively.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, & ethical standards in all employee-related matters.
• Develop/Improve our performance management processes to set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, & assess employee performance.
• Area 3: HR Operations & Data Analysis / Reporting
• Streamline HR processes & procedures to improve efficiency & effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping & reporting via our HR systems & databases.
• Collect & analyze HR metrics to track key performance indicators & identify trends.
• Be responsible for / prepare regular reports for senior management on HR-related activities & outcomes.
• Area 4: Change Management & Continuous Improvement
• Lead change initiatives related to HR policies, procedures, projects & organizational structure.
• Communicate changes effectively to employees & facilitate transition processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices to enhance HR effectiveness & efficiency.
• Area 5: Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other departments, such as your local stakeholders in Operations & People-related teams (e.g. Blue collar hiring) but also Finance, IT, & others, to address HR-related needs & ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between the People department & other functional areas of the organization.
• Area 6: Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws, regulations, & company policies.
• Mitigate HR-related risks by proactively addressing issues & implementing appropriate controls.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You possess at least 5-7 years of experience in HR roles, with a focus on People business partnering & operations.
• You have experience in a Production / Warehousing / Logistics environment & its key challenges.
• You demonstrate strong leadership skills & have previous experience managing a team.
• You are fluent in German & English.
• You excel in strategic thinking & can translate business objectives into HR initiatives effectively.
• You have a solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, & best practices.
• You exhibit excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organization.
• You are proficient in HRIS & other relevant software applications for data management & analysis.
• You have experience in performance management & employee relations.
• You are proactive & solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate & address HR challenges effectively.
• You are highly organized & can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You demonstrate integrity, discretion, & professionalism in handling confidential information & sensitive situations.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset & are committed to staying updated on industry trends & best practices in HR management.
• You possess strong analytical skills & can use data to drive decision-making & measure People effectiveness.
• You are adaptable & open to change, with the ability to lead & support organizational change initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Opportunity of a permanent position after your limited contract
• Modern & comfortable working space with great co-workers in Barleben
• Discount for HelloFresh boxes
• Development possibilities along with internal trainings & a yearly Learning & Development budget
• Flexible working hours including Work From Home as well as a home office set up budget
• Extensive Onboarding & Buddy Program
• Social events including team events
• Discounted fitness offers with our Urban Sports Club & John Reed partners & yoga classes
• Well-being initiatives in cooperation with Headspace & Spill
• Childcare & company pension scheme benefit
• Monthly transportation budget via RYDES/NAVIT

ARE YOU UP FOR A NEW CHALLENGE?

Apply now with your complete application documents, also without a photo & without stating specific personal characteristics such as nationality or gender if you choose to do so. German or English language certificates & documents regarding residence & work permits are welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you!

*Should you not live in the advertised location but somewhere else in Germany & you are unable to move, please still apply - we may be able to look at individual solutions.

CONCLUSION

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, & cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally & ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion & belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with & the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, & evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers & turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values & forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity & inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer & do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Companys commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.