Your mission:

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver operational HR services and business transformation projects across DACH region. We can offer 2 years fixed term contract. In this role, you will work closely with local leaders, managers, and employees to provide high-quality HR support, driving people initiatives while ensuring consistency with European HR strategy. You will also play a key role in the delivery of local HR projects and lead a small team to ensure high performance and service excellence.

What you will do:

• Lead and deliver HR support across the full employee lifecycle in collaboration with HR Business Partners and HR specialists
• Translate the European people strategy into local actions, ensuring alignment with business goals and local needs
• Design and execute the local HR annual plan, focusing on continuous improvement and development
• Advise and coach managers on HR best practices, employment law, and internal policies to ensure compliance and consistency
• Proactively manage complex employee relations cases, including absence and welfare issues
• Ensure accurate and timely HR administration, including maintenance of systems and records
• Manage the local HR budget, ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to planning processes
• Support change management initiatives and organisational changes, providing local insight and planning expertise
• Coordinate cyclical HR processes such as performance management, salary review, and bonus programs
• Identify local learning and development needs and collaborate with the talent team to deliver suitable solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local managers, executive leaders, and external service providers
• Prepare and deliver HR reports for leadership and key stakeholders as required
• Lead interactions with Works Councils and other regulatory bodies, maintaining open and trusted relationships
• Manage and develop the local HR team, fostering high performance and supporting career growth
• Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration across the function

What we ask for:

• Extensive HR generalist experience in a commercial setting with strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Previous experience leading an operational HR team, ideally within a matrix and international environment
• Proven success in managing projects, driving process improvements, and implementing change initiatives
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business needs and challenges.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Confident in working with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Experience working with Works Councils, with a track record of collaborative and trusted engagement
• Positive, adaptable, and resilient approach to change and continuous improvement
• Fluent in English and German languages

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation. 

What we offer:

Our heritage  

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.