Founded in Parma in 1877, Barilla is now a global company present in more than 100 countries worldwide. Recognized as a symbol of Italian know-how, "The Joy of Food for a Better Life" is Barilla's purpose to bring people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life. It's a commitment from field to fork, to bring to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products, made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains. Because what we eat today can change our tomorrow. Because good food is a joy for the present and a choice for a better future. Join our dynamic HR team in the heart of Central & Northern Europe, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the HR landscape across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, and Norway. With around 230 employees, our Region thrives on collaboration with a "one Team" mindset. As HR Manager C&NE, you are responsible HR Business Partner for employees based in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You will collaborate closely with our Business units, fostering strong relationships with leaders and their teams to drive organizational success. You will be a key player in our local HR department, engaging in a broad range of activities throughout C&NE from recruitment, training and talent development to supporting in managing labor costs. In this role, you will lead the HR & Office Management Intern and report to the HR Director - Region C&NE. Are you passionate about people and eager to bring fresh ideas to the table? Do you have an aptitude for developing concepts and a desire to expand your HR expertise? If you are ready to make a tangible impact and enjoy the world of pasta and crispbread, j oin our team as HR Manager - Region C&NE in Cologne, Germany. Main Responsibilities: HR Business Partnership: - Act as the go-to person for our employees in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, providing support and guidance - Collaborate with local business leaders, offering support and insights to enhance performance - Manage national and international staff movements, including transfers and promotions, while managing litigations, hirings, and exits - Work closely with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely data provision for seamless processing - Engage with our Works Council, keeping them informed on all relevant HR matters Performance & Talent Management: - Assist business leaders during the annual performance development cycle, ensuring effective communication and understanding of performance expectations - Provide support to ensure the performance evaluations are conducted in a timely and constructive manner - Contribute to the annual talent management process, helping our people develop - Organize internal and external trainings, incl. identification of suitable providers, in close cooperation with our global L&D team Employer Branding & Recruitment: - Engage in the search for exceptional talent to fill open positions, contributing to the attraction of qualified candidates - Coordinate the recruitment workflow, from posting job openings to conducting interviews, and negotiating employment terms - Partner with External Relations to amplify our voice, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn - Represent our organization at events, showcasing our brand and culture, with a strong focus on University Marketing and talent attraction HR Analytics: - Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making by tracking and analyzing HR metrics - Support in the management of headcount and labor costs Your qualifications: - Master's degree in business administration, psychology or related fields - Proven experiences as HR Business Partner, or similar roles in HR, of at least five years - Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices, incl. collaboration with Works Councils - Good knowledge of MS Office with a high affinity for numbers - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both in German and English - Strong sense for entrepreneurship and solution-orientation - You are flexible, open-minded, independent and self-motivated Our Offer: - You will be given a high level of responsibility, e.g. international work assignments that will ultimately help you grow along your individual career path - To maximize your potential, you will receive along the on-the-job training regular feedback, trainings and mentoring - Grow with our learning & development programs, which have been awarded "Gold Excellence" by Brandon Hall Group - High flexibility through our hybrid approach with up to 50% Smart Working (Home Office) - The possibility to get involved in national and international Diversity & Inclusion projects - A focus on your well-being by offering pasta, crispbread, fruits, and vegetables for free - Attractive office space and very good access to public transportation - Strong benefits like access to our full product range, UrbanSportsClub, Corporate Benefits and Job Rad, as well as an excellent insurance coverage with an attractive retirement plan - A dynamic, motivated team with a very positive, inclusive working culture with flat hierarchies Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. Other classifications include, but are not limited to, family status, health status, multicultural differences, political ideas and sexual orientation.