Group Head of People (m/f/d)

Rosenheim, Deutschland

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

As Head of Group HR (m/f/d), you will take overall functional responsibility for the HR function of the ISOPLUS Group and shape the group-wide People Strategy in line with our corporate strategy and business priorities.
You translate strategic business requirements into an effective People Agenda and create the framework to ensure that key HR topics such as Leadership, Performance, Talent, Workforce, and Compensation are consistently developed and implemented across the group.
As the functional owner of HR, you lead and develop the Group HR team as well as the collaboration with our local HR structures. In doing so, you combine strategic leadership with your own functional and operational responsibility, ensuring that our People Agenda is not only designed but actively driven forward and sustainably embedded within the organization.

People Strategy & HR Roadmap

You continuously develop the group-wide People Strategy based on the corporate strategy and business priorities and translate strategic business objectives and transformation requirements into concrete People priorities and HR initiatives.
You actively develop, prioritize, and manage the HR Roadmap and the group-wide HR project portfolio, ensuring their implementation within the Group HR function and in collaboration with our entities.
You identify future organizational, workforce, and capability needs at an early stage and derive appropriate actions.
You regularly assess the effectiveness of the People Strategy and continuously develop it further.
On key People topics, you act as a strategic sparring partner to the Director Legal, People & Compliance as well as relevant business stakeholders.

HR Governance & Operating Model

You take functional ownership of the Group HR Operating Model and continuously develop it further.
You define and further develop clear HR roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and escalation paths within the Operating Model.
You design and manage group-wide HR governance as well as binding HR principles, standards, and frameworks.
In doing so, you ensure a clear allocation of roles and responsibilities between Group HR, Local HR, and our entities.
You ensure the consistent application of key governance structures and regularly review the effectiveness of the HR Operating Model to identify necessary adjustments at an early stage.

Leadership, Performance, Talent & Succession

You develop group-wide frameworks for Leadership, Performance Management, Talent Management, and Succession Planning and take functional ownership of these areas.
You design, implement, and continuously develop appropriate Leadership and People Development tools and initiatives.
You establish a group-wide Performance Management approach as well as a structured Talent and Succession framework for critical positions and relevant talent groups.
Together with HR Business Partners, Local HR, and Management, you manage group-wide Talent and Succession Reviews.
You identify Leadership and Capability needs across the group and derive appropriate development measures.
In addition, you drive the group-wide implementation and sustainable integration of the defined Leadership, Performance, Talent, and Succession frameworks and actively contribute to strategically relevant Executive and Senior Management topics.

Compensation, Reward & Workforce Governance

You develop group-wide Compensation & Reward principles and the corresponding governance and take functional ownership of this area.
You develop and continuously enhance compensation, bonus, incentive, and benefits frameworks as well as the corresponding decision-making frameworks and escalation paths.
You manage and coordinate relevant compensation benchmarking and market analyses and ensure a consistent and market-oriented compensation approach while taking local requirements into account.
In addition, you take functional ownership of the group-wide Workforce Planning framework and define relevant standards, planning principles, and steering metrics for workforce, headcount/FTE, and personnel cost planning.
Together with HR Business Partners, Business, Local HR, and Finance, you manage the group-wide Workforce Planning cycle.
You consolidate and assess key workforce developments as well as capacity, skill, and cost risks at group level and derive appropriate actions.
On strategically relevant Workforce and Compensation topics, you advise the Director Legal, People & Compliance as well as Management.

Group HR Standards & Country HR Governance

You develop and manage group-wide HR governance for the collaboration between Group HR and our entities and define relevant Group Standards, frameworks, and minimum requirements for key HR topics.
You take functional ownership of the Country HR Model and continuously develop it further.
Together with HR Business Partners, Local HR, and Business, you shape appropriate Country HR setups based on consistent assessment criteria.
In doing so, you ensure an appropriate balance between group-wide standards and local requirements as well as the functional integration of local HR structures within the Group HR Operating Model.
You take a steering and supporting role in key Country HR escalations and strategically relevant local People topics.
At the same time, you promote group-wide knowledge and best-practice sharing as well as the continuous development of HR maturity levels and HR capabilities across our entities.

HR Function Leadership & Effectiveness

You lead, develop, and manage the Group HR team and ensure clear responsibilities, mandates, and functional ownership within the HR function.
You prioritize HR initiatives, projects, and resources based on the People Agenda and business requirements.
You create a framework in which HR Business Partners, HR Operations & Systems, and HR Administration can independently and effectively manage their respective areas of responsibility.
You foster a performance-oriented, collaborative, and solution-focused way of working within the HR function while continuously developing the required HR competencies and capabilities.
You ensure effective interfaces between Business Partnership, HR Operations & Systems, Administration, and Local HR.
In addition, you take responsibility for the HR Effectiveness and KPI framework and manage relevant metrics to measure Business Impact, People Impact, and Operational Excellence.
You regularly assess the effectiveness of the HR function and derive appropriate improvement measures as well as the continuous development of HR processes, standards, and ways of working.
Planning and managing the HR budget as well as ensuring the targeted and cost-effective use of available HR resources complete your area of responsibility.

Your profile

You hold a successfully completed degree with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Psychology, or a comparable qualification and bring several years of solid professional experience in a generalist HR role – ideally within an international company or group structure.
You have several years of leadership experience and have successfully managed and developed HR teams.
You are experienced in developing and implementing People Strategies, HR Operating Models, and HR Governance. At the same time, you bring strong expertise in Leadership & Development, Performance Management, Talent & Succession, and Compensation & Reward.
Workforce Planning, Organizational Development, and Transformation or Change processes are also part of your professional background. You are familiar with working across international entities and different local HR structures.
You have a strong understanding of modern HR processes and HR systems and know how to use People Data and HR KPIs to create transparency and measure HR effectiveness.
You have successfully managed complex HR projects and cross-functional initiatives and combine strategic and entrepreneurial thinking with a strong focus on implementation.
You confidently structure and prioritize complex People topics and translate them into practical solutions. As a leader, you delegate responsibilities clearly while creating an environment in which employees can develop and independently manage their areas of responsibility.
You communicate confidently and professionally with Senior Management and international stakeholders. A strong business and stakeholder orientation as well as excellent consulting, communication, and facilitation skills characterize your approach.
Even in complex or not yet fully defined situations, you make decisions and provide clear direction. You actively shape change while balancing the different interests of Group, Business, and local entities.
You combine a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and are willing to personally drive strategically relevant topics at an operational level when required.
A high level of integrity, reliability, and accountability characterizes your way of working.
You are confident working in an international environment and have business-fluent German and English skills.

Why us?

We offer a collegial working environment in a promising industry with creative freedom and short decision-making processes. This includes experience- and performance-based pay, a permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, training and development opportunities, and attractive additional benefits.

Would you like to learn more and become part of our team? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application!

About us

ISOPLUS – Connecting District Energy 
Efficient energy transport – this is our mission at the ISOPLUS Group. 

As a leading European manufacturer of pre-insulated pipe systems, we have been setting standards in efficiency and quality for more than 35 years. Our solutions reduce CO₂ emissions and minimize energy losses. With around 1,600 employees at nine sites across Europe, we offer comprehensive system solutions – from planning to implementation. 

Be part of the energy transition! 
We are looking for motivated colleagues who want to work with us on sustainable infrastructure projects. At ISOPLUS, you can expect exciting tasks, a strong team, and a future-oriented industry. 