HR Manager  

Location: Krefeld, Germany 

Function: Human Resources 

Contract: fixed term contract 

Overview 

Join SC Johnson Professional® as an HR Manager for the DACH region, where you'll play a strategic role in shaping our people agenda. You’ll partner with business leaders to drive performance, engagement, and growth across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 

About the Role 

As the HR Manager for the DACH region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the people strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This is a highly visible and strategic position where you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting them in building high-performing, engaged, and inclusive teams. 

You will lead the implementation of HR programs and initiatives that align with SC Johnson Professional’s business goals, ensuring that talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness are at the forefront of decision-making. From driving workforce planning and organizational design to leading change management and employee engagement efforts, you will be instrumental in creating a workplace where people thrive. 

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Operations, and cross-functional business partners to deliver seamless HR support. You’ll also coach and empower a small HR team, fostering their growth and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across the region. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact on people and business outcomes. 

About the Team/Department 

You’ll be part of the SC Johnson Professional® HR team, collaborating closely with HR Operations, Centers of Excellence, and local commercial teams. Our culture values integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to building a workplace that supports growth, innovation, and employee well-being. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic HR guidance aligned with business goals 

• Lead organizational change and talent development initiatives 

• Manage the full employee lifecycle across the DACH region 

• Coach leaders on performance, succession, and development 

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent 

• Champion employee engagement and inclusion strategies 

• Interpret HR data to inform decisions and improve processes 

• Support HR team development and operational excellence 

• Collaborate on regional and global HR projects 

• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and service delivery 

• Ensure consistency across entities and alignment with SCJ values 

• Lead investigations and support disciplinary and grievance processes 

• Advise on organizational design and strategic workforce planning 

• Manage local benefits and compensation strategies 

• Empower and coach HR team members to build capability and confidence 

Experience You’ll Bring 

• 7+ years of HR experience, ideally in multinational environments 

• Degree in Business, HRM, or related field (Advanced degree preferred) 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Experience with European remote teams and HR systems (Workday preferred) 

• Proven track record in project delivery and change management 

• Ability to coach leaders and influence across a matrix organization 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 

• Experience in US multinational environments is a plus 

Behaviors You’ll Need 

• Collaborative and inclusive mindset 

• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen 

• High integrity and ownership 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives 

• Passion for delivering results and driving continuous improvement 

You must be legally eligible to work in the country

This role isn't eligible for international relocation