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About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee and execute the HR strategy for ic! berlin, reporting directly to the EMEA Head of HR. This role requires a proactive HR professional with expertise in German labor law, works council negotiations, and a hands-on approach in complex organizational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy and processes for the assigned area
• Manage recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new talent
• Support managers on yearly performance management process
• Advise managers on labor law and general HR topics
• Ensure compliance with labor law and internal regulations
• Manage employee relations, including negotiations and regular interactions with the German works council
• Implement and adapt global HR policies and processes at local level
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures where missing
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, performance and talent management
• Collaborate with the global HR COEs on compensation, recruitment and talent management topics
• Contribute to building a unified HR culture across the region
• Manage one HR administrative person

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years HR experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar HR role
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with German labor law with hands-on management of employment contracts, termination, disciplinary actions
• Direct experience of interaction with Betriebsrat (works council) and understanding of co-determination
• Experience in recruitment, headcount control, talent management process
• Understanding of compensation principles
• Experience in a multinational matrix organization
• Fluent in both German and English

Skills

• Pragmatic, business-oriented and able to operate with limited structure
• Strong interpersonal skills, with credibility to influence stakeholders across regions
• Hands-on, autonomous, yet able to collaborate in international teams
• Committed professional with a strong sense of ownership, resilient, and with a consistent drive to exceed expectations
• Proactive, results-driven mindset, demonstrates initiative beyond assigned tasks

Location

• Berlin

Work Type

• Office presence required minimum 4 days/week
• Available to travel regularly

Experience Level

• Minimum 10 years HR experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar HR role
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with German labor law

Education Level

• Degree in Law, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• The minimum Gross Annual Salary for this role is € 80,000
• Compensation package will reflect the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific competencies
• Company reserves the right to offer a compensation package different from the amount indicated

About the Company

• ic! berlin is a pioneer in screwless eyeglass frames made from high-quality stainless steel
• We design, develop, and manufacture ultra-lightweight and flexible eyeglasses that defy convention
• With over 100 employees, ic! berlin is one of the world's leading high-end eyewear brands
• High quality, handmade in Berlin
• ic! berlin is part of the Marcolin Group
• Our office and production are in 12681 Berlin-Marzahn, with good transport links (S7) and the option to rent a parking space