People & Culture Manager (m/f/d)

People & Culture Manager

Your role

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager in Waghäusel to partner with business leaders in driving impactful HR strategies that support performance and growth. This role combines strategic influence with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between people’s initiatives and business priorities while delivering operational excellence across HR functions. Following the acquisition of Vision Tools by Atlas Copco, this role plays a key part in driving cultural integration and supporting communication to help bringing the organizations together in a shared and collaborative way.

Your day-to-day

• Strategic HR Partnership: Partner with the GM and leadership team to align HR strategies with business priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, talent, and employee relations. Drive cultural integration of VisionTools in Atlas Copco.
• Talent & Organization Development: Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning. Foster a high-performance, employee-centric culture focused on engagement and continuous improvement.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Drive and optimize end-to-end recruitment to attract top talent. Manage external partners and strengthen local employer branding. Build a strong talent pipeline aligned with current and future needs.
• HR Operations & Employee Experience: Oversee HR operations, including payroll coordination, performance management, and compensation. Manage the employee lifecycle (onboarding, mobility, offboarding) with a focus on experience. Ensure HR data accuracy, reporting, and compliance with company standards.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage employee relations proactively and ensure compliance with labor laws and policies. Promote open communication and support engagement initiatives.
• Global Collaboration & Projects: Partner with regional/global HR teams and Centers of Expertise (e.g., C&B, L&D). Lead or support global HR initiatives and drive local execution.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong HRBP/generalist background
• Experience in a multinational environment preferred
• Solid knowledge of German labor laws and HR best practices
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organization
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution
• Fluent in English and German

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

How we work together

Our cultural behaviors guide us in what we do and how we do it. We act with accountability to seize opportunities and deliver results. We act with respect to understand diverse perspectives and strengthen our interactions. We act with curiosity to learn continuously and understand customer needs. We act collaboratively to make informed and transparent decisions. We also act experimentally to discover new solutions, learn from our mistakes, and keep improving.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. For each hiring decision, we also apply the grandparent principle. This means that a leader’s manager is involved in the approval of the hiring decision to ensure consistency and fairness. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us: Daniela.maniaci@atlascopco.com