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Mehler Texnologies GmbH is a globally renowned specialist in coated technical textiles. The company serves many markets around the world with more than 600 employees at its production sites in Fulda, Hückelhoven, both Germany, and Lomnice nad Popelkou, Czech Republic, and sales offices around the world. Mehler Texnologies GmbH is part of Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets and applications such as apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors.
Hückelhoven
Mehler Texnologies GmbH
You support our team as
Human Resources Manager (F / M / D)
Responsibilities
At Freudenberg Performance Materials (FPM), Human Resources (HR) is more than just a department-it's the engine driving our people-centric culture and strategic transformation. As the HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in integrating and shaping the future of our Hueckelhoven site in leading with both heart and strategy.
Your Impact:
Drive Strategy: Localize and implement global FPM HR strategies to meet the specific needs of our Hueckelhoven location, ensuring alignment with our overall business goals.
Full Employee Lifecycle: From onboarding to offboarding, you spearhead workforce planning, and employee development to build a skilled and motivated labor force that is ready to meet current and future challenges. You will have a heavy focus on building our Apprenticeship Program.
Legal Compliance: Safeguard the organization by ensuring adherence to labor laws and managing payroll, personnel administration, and legal regulations with precision.
Process and Operational: You are the go-to contact in Hueckelhoven and act as the driver for operational and strategic topics, ensuring daily operations are managed smoothly
Relationship-Building: Cultivate strong relationships with employees, management, labor unions, and external partners to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Change Management: Lead cultural and operational transformation, promoting a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptability.
Influential Leadership: Inspire and guide teams through positive reinforcement, coaching, and creating a thriving work environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
Extensive HR experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience with labor law, building relationships with labor unions, project management, and cross-functional leadership.
Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably SAP or Workday).
Fluency in German and English
Skills Needed for Success:
Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable change.
Production Background: Understanding of manufacturing environments to align HR initiatives with operational needs.
Leadership: Develop, mentor, and inspire teams to reach their full potential, even without direct authority.
Empathy: Recognize and respond to the needs and emotions of others, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Intercultural Awareness: Collaborate effectively across diverse cultural contexts, bringing a global perspective to local initiatives.
Change Driver: Proactively lead and manage organizational change to support growth and transformation.
Solution-Oriented: Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, always seeking the best outcomes.
Strong Communication: Articulate ideas clearly, engage stakeholders proactively, and demonstrate high social intelligence.
Some of your Benefits
Personal Development : We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
International Opportunities : Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion : We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Flexible Work Models : We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
Performance Related Bonus : When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Disclaimer
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
