Human Resources Director

Morgan Latif is a specialist leadership search & development consultancy. We help our clients across the Medical & Dental Technology, Packaging, Consumer, E-mobility, and Industrial Technology sectors to deliver on their transformation and diversity goals. Our mission is to combine traditional recruitment and coaching methods with new technology, to provide a tailored and innovative solution to our clients and candidates.

Position Overview

A global manufacturing organisation seeks a strategic and hands-on HR Manager to lead the human resources function at its Berlin site.

The HR Director will lead payroll automation, develop internal talent acquisition capability, and foster a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

1. Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company objectives.
2. Advise leadership on workforce planning and operational improvements.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

1. Build internal hiring capabilities to reduce agency dependency.
2. Enhance employee retention and develop robust succession plans.

Operational HR Excellence

1. Oversee payroll, time tracking system implementation, and lifecycle management.
2. Implement HRIS and digitalisation processes for efficiency gains.

Labour Relations & Compliance

1. Maintain compliance with German labour laws and manage works council relations.
2. Proactively address employee relations and labour disputes.

Qualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related fields; advanced degrees preferred.

Experience:

1. 8–10 years of progressive HR leadership in manufacturing, FMCG, or similar.
2. Expertise in payroll automation, talent acquisition, and retention strategies.
3. Familiarity with post-merger HR integration is advantageous.

Languages:

1. Fluency in German and English required.
2. Proactive, results-driven, and solutions-focused leader.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to navigate dynamic environments and foster teamwork.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Achieve digitalisation of payroll and HR processes.
2. Align salary structures with regional/global standards.
3. Reduce reliance on external recruitment through internal capability building.
4. Enhance employee retention and engagement strategies.

This role offers a strategic leadership platform to impact growth, culture, and operational success within a thriving organization.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources, Management, and Administrative

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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