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Head of People Europe (m/f/d)

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Flix

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Munich

AI generated summary

  • You must have 7+ years in HR leadership, international experience, strong stakeholder management, resilience, an innovative mindset, and be digitally savvy. Frequent travel required.
  • You will partner with leaders to guide strategic HR initiatives, develop talent management practices, lead HR teams, drive cultural initiatives, and ensure compliance in HR operations.

Requirements

  • Strong business and operations understanding and solid experience of applying existing HR expertise within a complex and challenging multi-channel fast paced business environment;
  • Minimum 7 years of previous experience in a HR leadership role;
  • 15 years HR experience within international HQ of a start up start and scale up companies with a global / European footprint would be a plus;
  • Breadth of knowledge across the HR spectrum and employee life cycle, with a focus on partnering with senior leaders, intercultural savviness and driving business success through employee engagement on organizational design/change management/people development;
  • Ability to influence at senior level and advanced stakeholder management experience, effectively navigate and lead in international working environments;
  • High level of resilience working in a fast-paced environment;
  • Have and promote an innovative & change-driven mindset, data-driven decision making and analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset and process mapping are desirable;
  • Digitally savvy and curiosity on how technology could enable change primarily in a blue-collar environment;
  • Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish effective business partnering relationships with business leaders (COO and regional Vice Presidents) and their lines of business to understand key business drivers, measures of success and strategic priorities;
  • This position will report directly to the Director of People Europe and India, collaborating closely to support strategic initiatives and contribute to the organization's people-related goals;
  • Provide leadership across the business by taking a pivotal role in developing and coaching leaders while role modelling the way we do things and we embed into daily practice our Flix core values and leadership competency model;
  • Support the business leaders to plan, contribute and execute on various key HR strategic processes and activities such as talent acquisition and workforce planning, performance management, talent development, succession planning, career and compensation plans, engagement surveys and action planning, org design and effectiveness, exit strategy, etc.;
  • Develop and maintain a sound business understanding of the markets, strategies and operations within which the Group operates;
  • Improve, communicate, and implement culture shaping initiatives aligned with people vision and strategy;
  • Lead and empower a team of 15 passionate HR Business Partners and HR Operations distributed across 5 regions and 10 plus countries to strive and achieve excellence;
  • Influence the development and drive the execution of high impact HR programs in accordance with Company culture, vision and purpose;
  • Contribute to Corporate policies creation and review as well as process improvement and ensure local execution;
  • Ensure local labor and processes are adhered to and work closely with the Head of People Operations to execute on smooth, compliant and audit-proof HR Operation.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of People Europe?

The primary responsibility is to shape the team, drive the company’s HR strategy in collaboration with business leaders, and contribute to the company’s overall success.

What is the required experience for this role?

A minimum of 7 years in a HR leadership role and 15 years of HR experience within international HQ of startups and scale-ups with a global or European footprint is preferred.

Will the Head of People Europe have a team to manage?

Yes, the Head of People Europe will lead and empower a team of 15 HR Business Partners and HR Operations distributed across 5 regions and 10 plus countries.

Is frequent travel required for this position?

Yes, frequent travel is required for the Head of People Europe role.

What kind of work environment does Flix offer?

Flix offers a multicultural environment with people from over 80 different nations, promoting teamwork and collaboration.

How does Flix approach employee well-being?

Flix provides a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including consultations with a psychologist, and discounts on UrbanSportsClub memberships.

Are there opportunities for personal development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for personal development through coaching leaders and contributing to various HR strategic processes and activities.

What is the company culture like at Flix?

Flix promotes an innovative and change-driven mindset, aligning culture-shaping initiatives with the company’s vision and strategy.

Is there an emphasis on sustainability at Flix?

Yes, Flix is committed to protecting the planet by testing new green technologies and compensating for CO2 emissions from all business travel since 2018.

Can I apply if I don't meet 100% of the requirements?

Yes, Flix encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the requirements, as everyone carries unique valuable skills and experiences.

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Flix

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 60 million yearly travelers in 43 countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç. By combining network planning, marketing, and pricing, Flix uses innovative solutions to enable comfortable, sustainable, and affordable travel worldwide. Through our tech platform and user-friendly app, Flix creates a travel experience tailored to passengers' needs and connects travelers with local business partners providing transportation, ensuring a modern fleet that adheres to the highest safety standards. This asset-light business model has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel-tech champion. Flix is pioneering and testing alternative drives with a long-term strategy to progressively decarbonize its fleet. Together with our partners and customers, we are driving transformative change towards the future of mobility, gradually reshaping the mobility sector and enabling more sustainable travel modes.