Trivago is a global hotel and accommodation search platform that helps travelers find the ideal hotel at the best price by comparing rates from various booking sites. Their ultimate mission is to be the most trusted and effective resource for travelers worldwide, offering a simple and unbiased way to compare hotel prices and options. Trivago aims to empower users with the information they need to make informed travel decisions, ensuring a smooth and satisfying experience from search to booking.

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You need senior HR leadership experience, strong team management, strategic analytical skills, tech-savviness, excellent communication, HR best practices knowledge, and English proficiency.

You will lead performance management, talent acquisition, and development initiatives while advising executives on HR matters, fostering company culture, and ensuring operational excellence.

People, HR & Administration

Business, Operations & Strategy

Düsseldorf

trivago has evolved from its startup roots into a globally recognized travel brand, operating in over 50 countries and publicly traded on NASDAQ. In a time defined by rapid technological advancement and accelerating change, the role of Human Resources and talent is more critical - and complex - than ever before. We now face an exciting challenge: reimagining HR for an era defined by AI, automation, and constant change. The challenge for our HR team is to leverage technology, attracting talent who thrive amid disruption and empowering our people to continuously evolve and succeed. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, people-centric Head of HR who wants to drive this transformation, creatively shaping our talent strategies and organizational culture for the future. Join our dynamic Düsseldorf-based team of over 70 nationalities at an inspiring turning point, where your expertise and vision will significantly impact our next growth chapter. In this pivotal role, the Head of HR will oversee the following functions: * Performance & Recognition: Executing and evolving our performance management and recognition programs to foster a high-performance culture * Talent & Business Relations: Serving as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support to align talent strategies with business objectives * Talent Acquisition: Leading the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and hire top-tier candidates who embody our company values * Talent Development: Creating and delivering learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, foster career growth, and prepare employees for future challenges * Talent Analytics & Tools: Leveraging data-driven insights and HR technology solutions to optimize talent strategies, streamline processes, and enhance employee experience How you’ll make an impact: * Leadership: Lead trivago’s HR strategy by aligning talent initiatives with the company’s overall strategic direction, while cultivating a high-performing HR team that promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement * Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing expert guidance on all HR-related matters, including organizational design, talent management, and employee relations * Culture Champion: Champion a positive and inclusive company culture, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring a caring and supportive work environment * Talent Acquisition and Development: Oversee talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier candidates and drive talent development programs to foster career growth and prepare employees for future challenges * HR Excellence: Manage HR operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate HR records, and implementing HR best practices What you'll need to thrive: * Proven track record in senior HR leadership roles, preferably with experience in digital and international companies * Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate HR professionals * Strategic thinker with solid analytical capabilities, able to interpret people and organizational data to develop actionable HR strategies and clear objectives * Technical acumen and comfort embracing new technologies - such as AI and automation - to transform HR practices and enhance organizational effectiveness * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building across all organizational levels * Extensive understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations * Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English for clear communication with international teams and external stakeholders What you can look forward to: * Shaping the Future of trivago and Travel: As Head of HR, you will play a key role in driving trivago’s development and growth in the fast-moving online travel industry. You'll actively shape our strategic vision and contribute to decisions that impact millions of travelers worldwide. * A Culture of Curiosity and Collaboration: Join a team that values curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. At trivago, we foster an environment where diverse ideas are encouraged, and entrepreneurial thinking is celebrated. * A Global Perspective: Operate in a dynamic, international company with a diverse team, all working together under one roof in Düsseldorf, Germany. Your role will be at the heart of a globally recognized brand, shaping the future of online travel. Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at joinus@trivago.com. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!

trivago has evolved from its startup roots into a globally recognized travel brand, operating in over 50 countries and publicly traded on NASDAQ. In a time defined by rapid technological advancement and accelerating change, the role of Human Resources and talent is more critical - and complex - than ever before. We now face an exciting challenge: reimagining HR for an era defined by AI, automation, and constant change. The challenge for our HR team is to leverage technology, attracting talent who thrive amid disruption and empowering our people to continuously evolve and succeed.We are looking for an entrepreneurial, people-centric Head of HR who wants to drive this transformation, creatively shaping our talent strategies and organizational culture for the future. Join our dynamic Düsseldorf-based team of over 70 nationalities at an inspiring turning point, where your expertise and vision will significantly impact our next growth chapter.In this pivotal role, the Head of HR will oversee the following functions: * Performance & Recognition: Executing and evolving our performance management and recognition programs to foster a high-performance culture * Talent & Business Relations: Serving as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support to align talent strategies with business objectives * Talent Acquisition: Leading the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and hire top-tier candidates who embody our company values * Talent Development: Creating and delivering learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, foster career growth, and prepare employees for future challenges * Talent Analytics & Tools: Leveraging data-driven insights and HR technology solutions to optimize talent strategies, streamline processes, and enhance employee experience         How you’ll make an impact: * Leadership: Lead trivago’s HR strategy by aligning talent initiatives with the company’s overall strategic direction, while cultivating a high-performing HR team that promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement * Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing expert guidance on all HR-related matters, including organizational design, talent management, and employee relations * Culture Champion: Champion a positive and inclusive company culture, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring a caring and supportive work environment * Talent Acquisition and Development: Oversee talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier candidates and drive talent development programs to foster career growth and prepare employees for future challenges * HR Excellence: Manage HR operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate HR records, and implementing HR best practices         What you'll need to thrive: * Proven track record in senior HR leadership roles, preferably with experience in digital and international companies * Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate HR professionals * Strategic thinker with solid analytical capabilities, able to interpret people and organizational data to develop actionable HR strategies and clear objectives * Technical acumen and comfort embracing new technologies - such as AI and automation - to transform HR practices and enhance organizational effectiveness * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building across all organizational levels * Extensive understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations * Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English for clear communication with international teams and external stakeholders         What you can look forward to: * Shaping the Future of trivago and Travel: As Head of HR, you will play a key role in driving trivago’s development and growth in the fast-moving online travel industry. You'll actively shape our strategic vision and contribute to decisions that impact millions of travelers worldwide. * A Culture of Curiosity and Collaboration: Join a team that values curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. At trivago, we foster an environment where diverse ideas are encouraged, and entrepreneurial thinking is celebrated. * A Global Perspective: Operate in a dynamic, international company with a diverse team, all working together under one roof in Düsseldorf, Germany. Your role will be at the heart of a globally recognized brand, shaping the future of online travel.         Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at joinus@trivago.com. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!

Head of HR - trivago

trivago has evolved from its startup roots into a globally recognized travel brand, operating in over 50 countries and publicly traded on NASDAQ. In a time defined by rapid technological advancement and accelerating change, the role of Human Resources and talent is more critical - and complex - than ever before. We now face an exciting challenge: reimagining HR for an era defined by AI, automation, and constant change. The challenge for our HR team is to leverage technology, attracting talent who thrive amid disruption and empowering our people to continuously evolve and succeed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are looking for an entrepreneurial, people-centric Head of HR who wants to drive this transformation, creatively shaping our talent strategies and organizational culture for the future. Join our dynamic Düsseldorf-based team of over 70 nationalities at an inspiring turning point, where your expertise and vision will significantly impact our next growth chapter.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In this pivotal role, the Head of HR will oversee the following functions:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Performance &amp;amp; Recognition: Executing and evolving our performance management and recognition programs to foster a high-performance culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Talent &amp;amp; Business Relations: Serving as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR guidance and support to align talent strategies with business objectives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Talent Acquisition: Leading the full-cycle recruitment process to attract and hire top-tier candidates who embody our company values&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Talent Development: Creating and delivering learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, foster career growth, and prepare employees for future challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Talent Analytics &amp;amp; Tools: Leveraging data-driven insights and HR technology solutions to optimize talent strategies, streamline processes, and enhance employee experience&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How you’ll make an impact:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership: Lead trivago’s HR strategy by aligning talent initiatives with the company’s overall strategic direction, while cultivating a high-performing HR team that promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing expert guidance on all HR-related matters, including organizational design, talent management, and employee relations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Culture Champion: Champion a positive and inclusive company culture, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring a caring and supportive work environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Talent Acquisition and Development: Oversee talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier candidates and drive talent development programs to foster career growth and prepare employees for future challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;HR Excellence: Manage HR operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate HR records, and implementing HR best practices&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you'll need to thrive:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven track record in senior HR leadership roles, preferably with experience in digital and international companies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate HR professionals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategic thinker with solid analytical capabilities, able to interpret people and organizational data to develop actionable HR strategies and clear objectives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Technical acumen and comfort embracing new technologies - such as AI and automation - to transform HR practices and enhance organizational effectiveness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective relationship-building across all organizational levels&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Extensive understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English for clear communication with international teams and external stakeholders&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you can look forward to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shaping the Future of trivago and Travel: As Head of HR, you will play a key role in driving trivago’s development and growth in the fast-moving online travel industry. You'll actively shape our strategic vision and contribute to decisions that impact millions of travelers worldwide&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A Culture of Curiosity and Collaboration: Join a team that values curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. At trivago, we foster an environment where diverse ideas are encouraged, and entrepreneurial thinking is celebrated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A Global Perspective: Operate in a dynamic, international company with a diverse team, all working together under one roof in Düsseldorf, Germany. Your role will be at the heart of a globally recognized brand, shaping the future of online travel&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;joinus@trivago.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, w&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;e look forward to your application!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;

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