Public summary
Seeking a Head of Human Resources to lead and develop global HR functions across Europe, the US, Hong Kong, and other international markets for a leading international art book publisher. The role includes overseeing international recruitment strategies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, advising senior management, managing performance processes, and driving HR digitalization. Candidates should have extensive experience in managing HR in multicultural and multi-country contexts, expertise in talent acquisition, and demonstrated leadership skills.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Cologne
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the global HR function across multiple international regions. Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR requirements in key markets including Europe, the US, and Hong Kong. Advise the CEO and global managers on employee performance, development, organizational changes, and challenging employee situations. Own and improve international recruitment strategies focusing on quality of hire. Identify and implement sourcing channels, recruitment tools, and assessment technologies. Define role profiles, competencies, and hiring criteria. Build and maintain international talent pipelines. Establish recruitment KPIs and use data for continuous improvement. Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, and offboarding. Maintain HR policies, contracts, processes, and governance aligned with local legal requirements. Develop performance management approaches. Drive HR digitalization and automation to improve efficiency and employee experience.
Qualifications
Several years of relevant experience in HR within international organizations. Proven track record managing HR across multiple countries, cultures, and legal environments, particularly in Europe, the US, and APAC/Hong Kong. Deep expertise in international recruitment and talent acquisition with a focus on quality hires. Strong experience defining role requirements and translating them into effective recruitment processes. Proficiency with modern sourcing methods, recruitment technologies, and data-driven selection techniques. Experience leading, developing, and coaching high-performing, collaborative HR teams with a hands-on approach.