Company

IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,200+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.

What We Offer

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.

With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

Scope of the position:

We are looking for a talented Plant Human Resources Manager to join our HR team in our newly acquired confectionery company in Germany. In this multifaceted role, you will support the production site in Hochheim (Germany) and the sales and finance teams working remotely.

Responsabilities:

Payroll and attendance management: oversee payroll for around 100 employees, ensuring compliance and timely, accurate payments
Relationship with the Works Council: maintain communication and prepare appropriate agreements
Operational HR management: administer HR data, contractual documents, hiring/termination processes, recruitment activities, training, performance evaluations, and update company policies
Benefits administration: coordinate with suppliers, communicate with employees, and ensure compliance with HR policies, including salary-related matters and annual salary reviews
Employee and manager support: handle employee requests and matters, coordinate employee engagement initiatives, and manage internal communication
Direct management: Supervise a site assistant responsible for attendance, payroll, and administrative HR support

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field

Requirements:

Fluent in German and English
Over 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role
Solid experience in payroll administration
Solid experience managing relations with the Works Council
Experience with HR activities across the entire employee lifecycle (hiring, training, evaluations, terminations, etc.)
Strong knowledge of German labor law
Technical skills: Experience with HRIS/HCM systems, payroll systems, preferably ADP, and time and attendance systems

Behavioral Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level of confidentiality
Strong organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and handle ambiguity

At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.

Please, send your CV in English, since the recruitment team is international.

IRCA Group

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