VP of People

VP of People

Location: Bremen, Germany (Relocation Required) Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

🚀 The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP of People to lead the HR function and shape the organisation's people strategy.

This role will take full ownership of HR operations, organisational development, and culture initiatives while acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

You will lead a multidisciplinary HR team and play a key role in driving transformation, strengthening engagement, and ensuring effective people processes.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Resources function, including oversight of HR and internal service teams
• Define and execute the overall HR strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Drive continuous improvement of talent acquisition processes
• Design and enhance onboarding and employee integration programs
• Implement initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and retention
• Develop and manage performance management frameworks, including goal setting and feedback cycles
• Partner closely with executive leadership on organisational and people development initiatives
• Lead organisational development projects and change management programs
• Collaborate closely with employee representative bodies / works council
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on all HR-related matters
• Oversee labour law-related topics and personnel measures
• Manage HR budgeting and workforce planning processes
• Drive HR process optimisation through technology and digitalisation initiatives
• Strengthen organisational culture and cross-functional collaboration

👤 Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Labour Law, Business Administration, or related field
• Extensive experience in Human Resources with proven leadership responsibility
• Strong expertise in German labour law, works council collaboration, organisational development, and change management
• Experience working in complex, international environments
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• High resilience, empathy, and ability to influence at all organisational levels
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

🎁 Benefits

• High-impact leadership role with strong visibility
• Collaborative and international working environment
• Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance
• Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities
• Access to wellness and fitness programs
• Modern workplace environment with collaborative spaces
• Hybrid working model with some remote flexibility
• Strong organisational commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion