Salary: €55.000

Start: ASAP

Languages: German and English

I am looking for an experienced, dynamic HR leader to take full ownership of my clients people function and help shape the next phase of their organisation’s growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strategic HR expertise with calm, decisive execution in complex transformation environments.

Your Role

As Head of Human Relations, you will lead a small HR team and act as a trusted sparring partner to senior leadership.

You will be responsible for driving strategic HR priorities, strengthening key people processes, and supporting the organisation through change, integration, and growth.

You will report directly to the COO / DOO and play a central role in building a high-performing, resilient, and people-focused HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and strong collaboration.
• Own and further develop HR strategy across talent, compensation & benefits, and labour relations.
• Support and lead HR integration projects, including M&A, restructuring, and carve-out processes.
• Act as a key advisor to leadership on organisational and people-related topics.
• Strengthen HR processes, structures, and tools to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Manage complex stakeholder situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgement.
• Ensure a consistent, pragmatic, and business-oriented HR approach across the organisation.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in HR integration projects such as M&A, restructuring, or carve-outs.
• Strong knowledge of strategic HR topics, including talent management, comp & ben, and labour relations.
• Experience building and scaling HR teams in dynamic environments.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and confident in conflict situations.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and reliable, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Background in hospitality or tourism.
• Experience with HR tech and HRIS systems.
• International and multicultural team experience.
• Coaching or mediation qualification.