HR Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational management of the HR department (approx. 150 employees)
• Development and implementation of modern HR strategies to support corporate goals
• Close cooperation with the works council on all matters requiring co-determination
• Responsibility for labor law issues, negotiations, and implementation of works agreements
• Further development of personnel development and talent management programs
• Recruitment, personnel planning, and retention management
• Optimization and digitalization of HR processes
• Advising management and leaders on all personnel-related topics
• Leading organizational changes and development measures
• Leading the HR team and participating in national/group projects

Requirements

• Degree in HR, Business Law, Labor Law, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in HR management
• Deep knowledge of HR processes, labor law, and collective bargaining law
• Experience in the chemical industry is ideal
• Proficiency in HR-IT systems such as SAP HR or SuccessFactors
• Very good German and English skills
• Strong social competence, strategic thinking, and a hands-on mentality

About the Company

Wolman, now part of Sika, develops, produces, and sells high-performance agents for wood and fire protection for industrial applications. Sika is a global leader in specialty chemicals, with subsidiaries in over 100 countries and more than 33,000 employees.