Erstellt am 25. Juni 2026
Director HR (m/f/d)
WAGNER Group GmbH
Langenhagen, Niedersachsen 30853, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 242740500
What you can expect from us
Overall responsibility for establishing and strategically developing an internationally oriented HR function for the entire WAGNER Group
Leading, developing and motivating the teams responsible for HR management, administration and development
Developing and implementing a forward-looking, international HR and staff development strategy
Ensuring a legally compliant, efficient and service-oriented HR organization (processes, systems, structures), including payroll and time management
Ensuring compliance with all statutory, collective agreement and internal requirements across national and international subsidiaries
Managing central HR processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle
Ensuring the sustainable training and development of employees worldwide
Responsibility for the HR budget, cost control and reporting tailored to the needs of senior management and stakeholders
Advising management on strategic and employment law issues
Positioning HR as a reliable business partner in close collaboration with managers and specialist departments
Supporting transformation, change and organisational development initiatives in an international context
Promoting a value-driven, high-performing and inclusive corporate culture
What characterizes you
A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Business Psychology or a comparable qualification
Several years' management experience in senior HR roles, ideally within medium-sized, industrial and international organisations
A proven track record of success in developing high-performing teams and in collaborating with senior management as a strategic sparring partner on HR matters
Extensive experience across the entire strategic and operational HR value chain
In-depth knowledge of labour, tax and social security law
Experience in establishing and further developing international HR structures
Strong expertise in transformation, change management, and organizational and cultural development
A strong ability to navigate dynamic organisational structures with confidence and actively shape change processes
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and personality - empathetic, persuasive, authentic and team-oriented
Business-fluent German and English
What we offer you
Die Sicherheit eines international tätigen, kontinuierlich wachsenden und unabhängigen Familienunternehmens
The security of an internationally active, continuously growing and independent family business
Die Möglichkeit, spannende, innovative und komplexe Brandschutzlösungen mitzugestalten
The opportunity to help design exciting, innovative and complex fire protection solutions
30 Tage Urlaub bei einer 5-Tage-Woche
30 days vacation with a 5-day week
Betriebliche Altersvorsorge (bAV)
Company pension scheme (bAV)
Zuschuss zur Kinderbetreuung bis zum 3. Lebensjahr
Childcare allowance up to the age of 3
Professionelles und kollegiales Arbeitsklima in einem erfahrenen und kompetenten Team mit flachen Hierarchien sowie kurzen Entscheidungswegen
Professional and collegial working atmosphere in an experienced and competent team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Begleitetes Onboarding mit detaillierter Einarbeitungsplanung
Accompanied onboarding with detailed induction planning
Perspektiven zur persönlichen Entwicklung sowie umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen durch unsere hauseigene Akademie
Prospects for personal development and extensive further training measures through our in-house academy
Work-Life-Balance durch flexible Arbeitszeiten und der Möglichkeit zum mobilen Arbeiten
Work-life balance through flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
Nachhaltige Mobilitätslösungen: Deutschland-/Jobticket für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel und Dienstradleasing-Angebot
Sustainable mobility solutions: Germany/job ticket for public transportation and company bike leasing offer
Fit und gesund mit vielfältigen Gesundheitsangeboten, wie z. B. Fitnesskooperation mit Hansefit, Teilnahme an Sportveranstaltungen (u.a. B2Run) und gesundheitliche Check-Ups durch den Betriebsarzt
Fit and healthy with a wide range of health offers, such as fitness cooperation with Hansefit, participation in sporting events (including B2Run) and health check-ups by the company doctor
Corporate Benefits: Vergünstigungen und Angebote auf ausgewählten Portalen und Sachbezugskarte
Corporate benefits: discounts and offers on selected portals and benefits in kind card
Firmenevents wie z. B. Sommerfest und Weihnachtsfeier und regelmäßige abteilungsübergreifende After-Work-Veranstaltungen
Company events such as the summer party and Christmas party and regular interdepartmental after-work events
Overall responsibility for establishing and strategically developing an internationally oriented HR function for the entire WAGNER Group
Leading, developing and motivating the teams responsible for HR management, administration and development
Developing and implementing a forward-looking, international HR and staff development strategy
Ensuring a legally compliant, efficient and service-oriented HR organization (processes, systems, structures), including payroll and time management
Ensuring compliance with all statutory, collective agreement and internal requirements across national and international subsidiaries
Managing central HR processes throughout the entire employee lifecycle
Ensuring the sustainable training and development of employees worldwide
Responsibility for the HR budget, cost control and reporting tailored to the needs of senior management and stakeholders
Advising management on strategic and employment law issues
Positioning HR as a reliable business partner in close collaboration with managers and specialist departments
Supporting transformation, change and organisational development initiatives in an international context
Promoting a value-driven, high-performing and inclusive corporate culture
What characterizes you
A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Business Psychology or a comparable qualification
Several years' management experience in senior HR roles, ideally within medium-sized, industrial and international organisations
A proven track record of success in developing high-performing teams and in collaborating with senior management as a strategic sparring partner on HR matters
Extensive experience across the entire strategic and operational HR value chain
In-depth knowledge of labour, tax and social security law
Experience in establishing and further developing international HR structures
Strong expertise in transformation, change management, and organizational and cultural development
A strong ability to navigate dynamic organisational structures with confidence and actively shape change processes
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and personality - empathetic, persuasive, authentic and team-oriented
Business-fluent German and English
What we offer you
Die Sicherheit eines international tätigen, kontinuierlich wachsenden und unabhängigen Familienunternehmens
The security of an internationally active, continuously growing and independent family business
Die Möglichkeit, spannende, innovative und komplexe Brandschutzlösungen mitzugestalten
The opportunity to help design exciting, innovative and complex fire protection solutions
30 Tage Urlaub bei einer 5-Tage-Woche
30 days vacation with a 5-day week
Betriebliche Altersvorsorge (bAV)
Company pension scheme (bAV)
Zuschuss zur Kinderbetreuung bis zum 3. Lebensjahr
Childcare allowance up to the age of 3
Professionelles und kollegiales Arbeitsklima in einem erfahrenen und kompetenten Team mit flachen Hierarchien sowie kurzen Entscheidungswegen
Professional and collegial working atmosphere in an experienced and competent team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Begleitetes Onboarding mit detaillierter Einarbeitungsplanung
Accompanied onboarding with detailed induction planning
Perspektiven zur persönlichen Entwicklung sowie umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen durch unsere hauseigene Akademie
Prospects for personal development and extensive further training measures through our in-house academy
Work-Life-Balance durch flexible Arbeitszeiten und der Möglichkeit zum mobilen Arbeiten
Work-life balance through flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
Nachhaltige Mobilitätslösungen: Deutschland-/Jobticket für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel und Dienstradleasing-Angebot
Sustainable mobility solutions: Germany/job ticket for public transportation and company bike leasing offer
Fit und gesund mit vielfältigen Gesundheitsangeboten, wie z. B. Fitnesskooperation mit Hansefit, Teilnahme an Sportveranstaltungen (u.a. B2Run) und gesundheitliche Check-Ups durch den Betriebsarzt
Fit and healthy with a wide range of health offers, such as fitness cooperation with Hansefit, participation in sporting events (including B2Run) and health check-ups by the company doctor
Corporate Benefits: Vergünstigungen und Angebote auf ausgewählten Portalen und Sachbezugskarte
Corporate benefits: discounts and offers on selected portals and benefits in kind card
Firmenevents wie z. B. Sommerfest und Weihnachtsfeier und regelmäßige abteilungsübergreifende After-Work-Veranstaltungen
Company events such as the summer party and Christmas party and regular interdepartmental after-work events
