Corporate communications manager Jobs in Niedernhausen

People & Communications Market Manager Germany & Austria

At us, everyone is driven by a desire to work together. We dare to go our own way and think that common sense and simplicity often provide the best solutions.”

What to expect

At Ikano Bank, we're not just navigating change We're actively shaping the future of banking. We're in the middle of a significant transformation, evolving into a fully digitalized, simple and caring bank for the many people. As our People & Communication (P&C) Market Manager for Germany & Austria, you'll be at the heart of this transformation and based in our main office in Wiesbaden. You are playing a crucial role in ensuring our operations thrive during this period of change. This role offers a unique opportunity to push boundaries and influence your daily work, all within a caring and open culture where we live our values, work hard, deliver, and have fun. You'll report to the Head of P&C Functions and Markets, based in Sweden, and collaborate closely with P&C Market Managers across our other markets, as well as P&C Business Partners for our functional areas. You will lead one P&C Specialist for payroll and administration and be a member of our bank-wide P&C community. Expect a broad and challenging role, where you'll contribute both strategically and operationally, ensuring P&C excellence in Germany. Think of this as more than a job. It's a chance to be part of building a new bank, in line with the entrepreneurial and customer-centric spirit Ingvar Kamprad envisioned.

Who we want

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for people and business, and who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment. You are structured, driven, creative, and curious, and you naturally embody the Ikano culture and values. You are a confident and relationship-building leader, unafraid to challenge norms and drive change. Your leadership inspires, and you understand the importance of representing our values and guiding principles. You've likely gained at least 5 years of experience in HR / P&C roles close to the business, with a proven track record of success. Experience in the financial services industry is a definite plus. You're skilled at driving change at organizational, team, and individual levels, and you're comfortable working in an international and rapidly growing company. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, as it's our company language. We want our co-workers to choose us for what we stand for, what we deliver and how we deliver it. These values of common sense and simplicity, working together and daring to be different, should feel natural to you.

What you bring

Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring P&C operational excellence in Germany. Specifically, you'll bring :

• Operational and Strategic P&C Leadership : Securing excellent and efficient P&C operations, including compliant payroll and administration and reliable people data quality
• Regulatory and Compliance Expertise : Ensuring compliance with labor law and internal / external regulations, including regulatory compliances and risks and providing support in legal dispute cases
• Compensation and Benefits Management : Managing market compensation and benefits
• Talent Acquisition and Development : Involvement in recruitments and coaching managers to enhance co-worker and customer experience
• Collaboration and Partnership : Close collaboration with P&C Business Partners and across our P&C community
• Work Environment and Co-worker Experience : Creating a great and safe work environment
• Cultural Advocacy : Being an ambassador for Ikano Bank culture, values and leadership skills, including awareness of ED&I (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)
• Supplier and Budget Management : Managing external suppliers within P&C Germany and handling budget responsibility and cost follow-up
• Contribution to Bank-Wide Initiatives : Contributing to bank-wide P&C deliveries, tasks, or projects.
• Knowledge Sharing : Contributing to the development of relevant content for concepts, approaches, tools, and systems by providing input and feedback to Centre of Expertise projects / deliveries and staying current through internal and external networking

Your ability to engage, collaborate and coach will be key to your success in these areas.

What we offer

At Ikano Bank, we believe in supporting our co-workers' well-being and growth. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including :

We're known for our exceptional team spirit and this is your chance to experience it firsthand. If you're ready to join a team that's passionate about creating a better way, apply now. Please submit your application in English only.

Ikano Bank creates possibilities for better living by offering simple, fair, and affordable services, enabling a healthy economy for the many people and businesses.

Its offer includes savings and loan products for consumers, sales support services for retailers, and leasing and factoring solutions for businesses.

Ikano Bank operates in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the UK, Poland, Germany and Austria, and is a part of Ingka Group.

Ikano Bank’s head office is located in Malmö, Sweden and the company is registered in Älmhult, Sweden where the business was once founded.