Senior HR Plant Lead - Exclusive

EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a well-established manufacturing organization in its search for a Senior HR Plant Lead to help drive the international manufacturing plant.

The Senior HR Plant Lead will lead HR operations across a dual-structured plant environment, working closely with key stakeholders across business units and shared services.

The successful candidate will manage complex team structures and play a vital role in supporting workforce engagement, compliance, and HR initiatives within a matrix organization.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a large-scale manufacturing site, where you will drive HR strategy in alignment with plant operations and collaborate closely with senior leadership. The position also offers strong growth potential for someone looking to build a long-term career within the business.

Key responsibilities of the Senior HR Plant Lead:

• Lead strategy, HR operations, and team management across two distinct business units within a shared plant structure
• Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, supporting business goals through strategic HR partnering
• Oversee employee relations and liaise with Works Councils to maintain a collaborative and compliant workplace
• Support the Head of HR in ensuring effective team leadership, succession planning, and operational HR excellence
   

Candidate profile:

• Solid background in HR leadership within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Proven ability to manage and develop diverse HR teams in a matrix organization
• Strong experience working with German Works Councils and handling employee relations at scale
• Commercial mindset with a focus on operational excellence and long-term people strategy
   

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.