HR Manager, Germany

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

We are currently looking for HR Manager, Germany, the details Job responsibilities as below:

👤 Who You Are:
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to support our local organization and ensure compliance with German labor law and corporate HR policies.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations (employment contracts, onboarding, probation management, offboarding)

• Ensure compliance with local Labor Code and local collective agreements

• Manage payroll coordination with external providers

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruitment activities for commercial, technical, and support functions

• Develop local employer branding initiatives

• Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely talent acquisition

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies

Employee Relations & Labor Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, and terminations

• Support collective negotiations when applicable

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations

Performance & Talent Management

• Implement performance management frameworks aligned with HQ

• Support annual appraisal and bonus review processes

• Identify training and development needs

• Drive employee engagement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Support salary benchmarking and compensation review

• Manage local benefits programs (insurance, pension, meal vouchers, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with social security and tax requirements

HR Strategy & Reporting

• Provide HR insights and workforce planning support to management

• Prepare HR reports and headcount analysis

• Support organizational restructuring when required

💼 What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a multinational environment.

• Strong knowledge of German labor law and HR compliance.

• Experience managing employee relations.

• Fluent German and English required.

• Commercial mindset, strong communication skills, self-starting and hands-on.

• Flexible regarding frequent business travels when required.

✨ What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.

• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via [email protected].

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.