The Head of Human Resources is responsible for the overall HR strategy, operations, and people management across the company’s two entities in Ottobrunn, Germany and Zagreb, Croatia. In this role, the Head of HR leads and oversees all human resources functions, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and fostering a high-performance, compliant, and people-focused organization. The position carries full responsibility for both sites, providing strategic guidance and operational leadership across both countries. 

• Strategic HR Leadership: Create, implement and continuously develop an HR strategy that supports business goals, focuses on employee needs, and ensures compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Compensation & Benefits: Regularly review and adjust compensation and benefits to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
• Change Management & Communication: Take responsibility for managing change processes and develop clear, empathetic communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Workforce Planning & Optimization: Analyze workforce needs and implement measures to build an efficient structure while preserving essential skills for future growth.
• Employee Relations & Support: Serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and management on all HR matters. Manage employee relations professionally and promote fair and supportive solutions.
• Talent Management & Retention: Identify and retain key talent. Oversee performance management and succession planning to ensure continuity and support employee development.
• HR Operations & Systems: Ensure efficient and compliant HR processes. Use digital tools and HR systems (Personio) to manage data accurately and streamline administrative workflows.
• Leadership & Team Development: Guide and support the international HR team, helping them grow and succeed in their roles as effective HR Business Partners.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Porsche AG, leadership, legal, and department heads to address HR topics in a professional, cooperative way.
• Management of the service units Front Desk, Facility Management, Fleet Management and Occupational Safety