Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a senior advisor to the business, providing strategic guidance and expertise on key HR matters.
* Possess deep domain knowledge and extensive experience in negotiating with Workers' Councils.
* Lead and develop the People Excellence team in Germany, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
* Collaborate on budget and personnel planning, working closely with the People Analytics team.
* Support to build the HR strategy and implement it across the business.
* Manage freelancer activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and collaborating with external service providers.
* Work as part of the HR senior leadership team to deliver the strategic milestones.
* Ensure a positive employee experience for all BMG employees in Germany.
What you bring:
* A minimum of 7 years of experience at a senior or similar level, with extensive knowledge of German labor law.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to manage and negotiate different interests.
* High intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and levels.
* Experience in collaborating with works councils.
* Exceptional communication skills in both German and English; additional language skills are a plus.
* Experience in an international environment, supporting a matrix organization in particular is helpful.
* A collaborative and open-minded leadership style with a strong team orientation.
What we offer:
* A modern office in the heart of Berlin and flexible options for remote work.
* Numerous benefits such as a free Deutschland job ticket, a reduced-price membership for Urban Sports, discounts for Bertelsmann employees, etc.
* Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University.
* Long-term career opportunities for all employees.
* A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters.
* Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team.
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