BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more

Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future – a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy and capacity. Are you ready to drive innovation and lead our company to new heights? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team and make a significant impact.

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: “We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.” With our strong brands BERNER, BTI by BERNER and CCS, we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.

Lead Global HR Governance, Systems & Processes (f/m/d)

Cologne (remote working partly possible)

Your Tasks

• Manage key global HR projects
• Enable organizational steering through data insights and analytics
• Ensure HR standards, policies and processes are in place and aligned with HR strategy
• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective global HR governance rules (in alignment with other HR and non-HR functions)
• Define global labor law related governance standards
• Be the gatekeeper for HCM system and overarching HR process architecture (particularly reflected in Workday)
• Act as Competence Centre for Compensation and Benefits
• Ensure HR compliance (e.g., CSRD) by leading the implementation, managing ongoing processes and driving continuous improvement to meet legal HR requirements (such as CSRD or the EU Pay Transparency Act)

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field
• Several years of progressive HR experience including global governance and HR systems management
• Proven track record in designing and implementing global HR frameworks, policies and compliance standards
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving HR transformation initiatives on an international scale
• Expertise in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and HR process design
• Solid knowledge of HR analytics and reporting tools
• Expertise in strategic HR planning and program management methodologies
• Fluency in English
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse cultural environments
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Ability to lead global initiatives and to thrive in a fast-paced matrix organization

Why BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership and corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Free beverages and fresh fruit at the workplace
• Meal vouchers
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

As employer, we dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow.

Apply Now – We’re Excited to Meet You!

Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations.

Join our team and shape the future with us!

Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE • Bernerstraße 6 • 74653 Künzelsau

www.berner-group.com