HR-Manager

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Join our team as HR Manager (m/f/d) and oversee HR operations for our manufacturing site in Germany. In this role, you’ll guide HR service delivery, build strong partnerships across the business, and drive process improvements to strengthen our German HR function.

What Is In It For You

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Attractive salary & bonus
• 13th-month salary (paid in two installments in June and November)
• Anniversary bonuses
• (E-)bike leasing option
• 30 days of annual vacation
• On-site cafeteria subsidized 50% by Donaldson
• Company pension plan with an attractive employer contribution
• Great discounts via Corporate Benefits Deutschland GmbH
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Role Responsibilities

• Drive and implement HR policies, processes, and tools aligned with business goals and compliant with German labor law and global HR standards. Similar responsibilities for our smaller entities in Austria and Switzerland.
• Support organizational development, foster a positive workplace culture, and strengthen the employer brand
• Lead the local HR team and support their continuous growth
• Advise leaders on all HR and employment law matters, providing hands‑on support across employee relations, payroll, compensation, and compliance
• Manage payroll execution and coordination with internal and external partners, ensuring accuracy and legal adherence
• Lead implementation of global HR programs in performance, learning, and rewards

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in HR, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration or related field or equivalent through experience
• Experience managing and developing a team (5 direct reports)
• Minimum 5 years of generalist HR management experience
• In‑depth knowledge of German labor law
• Fluent in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to gain stakeholder buy-in and support change
• Experience in an international setting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Trainer Certification: AdA schein (Ausbilderschein)

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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