BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division HR Corporate ,at our location in Cologne we are looking for a

HR Specialist (m/f/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Joining an exceptional team, you'll collectively manage a multitude of HR products and processes on both national and global scales, contributing significantly to relevant projects with international dimensions.
• As the primary point of contact, you'll provide guidance to HR Business Partners and local teams on regional matters, actively supporting them, anticipating needs, and devising solutions.
• You'll serve as a sparring partner for complex HR issues between teams in Germany and internationally.
• In your role as a coordinator, you'll advocate for the interests of Germany and abroad with stakeholders, collaborating with your team members to drive key improvements in interfaces, particularly domestically.
• You'll play an active role in guiding transformation and change processes at national and international levels.
• Coordinating HR policy implementations during structural changes and offering guidance on local measures within HR policies.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• You possess a completed university degree or a commercial education.
• Demonstrating a keen grasp of complex matters, you're proactive and results-oriented in driving them forward.
• Your strengths lie in your analytical and conceptual skills, with experience in various project types (agile/classic/hybrid).
• Strong communication skills and a passion for intercultural collaboration set you apart.
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, are a must.
• You exhibit a pronounced team and service orientation, along with dedication, flexibility, and a high level of commitment.
• Previous experience in an HR department, such as a management consultant, project manager, or specialist, is advantageous

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!