HR Director, Germany

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes.

We are a fast growing team with a presence in most European countries. We are looking for a global reward director to be part of our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics.

You would join our people team in the Berlin office.

At sennder, we value leaders who are action oriented, demonstrate resilience and exhibit accountability & proactivity. We also believe diversity drives our innovation and therefore, we offer a collaborative, dynamic and international work environment.

Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a HR Director, Germany, you act as a visible people leader supporting the local management in the HQ of sennder to drive high engagement and talent retention in sennder Germany.

You lead a team of People Business Partners (PBP), local People Operations (POPs), and local office management. You’ll be part of the global people team, working collaboratively with the global people teams on talent acquisition , organizational development activities, and driving business outcomes.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Be driving a high energy, high engagement office in which people love to work
• Shape the people strategy for Germany in alignment with the German team’s business objectives
• Actively contribute to the company people strategy and implementation of global initiatives
• Set high standards for the people processes in terms of employee experience and adherence to local legislation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the German leadership team on global HR priorities, including performance management, talent development, employee engagement, etc.
• Initiate local (career / development / engagement) programs to further build the reputation of employer of choice
• Manage complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Be responsible for workplace services and office management
• Build, develop, and mentor the German people team

PREFERABLY YOU HAVE

• 10+ years of HR leadership experience, and at least 5 years in a Senior Management position.
• Strong knowledge of German employment laws, employee relations, leadership development, performance management and workforce planning
• Successful experience leading change management efforts through the complexities of a scaling organization
• High business acumen and bias to action
• Ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities and differences of opinion towards a common goal and enable decision-making
• Experience building and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships, and working collaboratively with business leaders
• Experience using metrics and analytics to guide strategic decision-making
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in ambiguity and anticipate challenges and solutions before they arise.
• Language proficiency in German and English

ABOUT sennder

sennder is moving trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at unparalleled quality. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future.

In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.

We are building a curious team that is driven by an ambitious desire to solve the toughest logistics puzzles. What others may consider uncertainty, we see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive.

We invite you to go on this journey with us and be part of one of Europe’s inspiring growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization.

Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on our

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team.

In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams. Learn more on

• A fast-growing, start-up-oriented international team of 1000+ people with 74+ nationalities spread across 11 country offices with English as our company language.
• Continuous feedback and bi-annual review process for personal development, professional growth, and career opportunities.

We also use Objectives and Key Results for company goals.

• A structured promotion process, providing everyone with fair and transparent career growth.
• Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager.
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in-person (when allowed), through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers.
• Office first work policy (three days a week), that complies with local COVID-19 restrictions and policies. We also provide flex / hybrid remote working options.
• When in office : unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits.
• All interviews are currently conducted on a remote basis.

Please send your application in English and help us reduce negative unconscious bias by leaving out your picture, age, address, and other unnecessary information in your CV.

We only want to know the merits on which you’d be great for this role.

If you have any questions or problems please reach out to us at [email protected]. We do not accept applications via email.

sennder is a leading digital freight forwarder changing the logistics industry by connecting shippers with truck carriers through in-house built technology.