Group HR Manager (m/f/d)

Polaris Global Holdings GmbH & Co. KG

Germany

About Polaris Group

Polaris Group is an international group of companies active across logistics, automotive transportation, shipping and related investments.

With operations across multiple European markets and a growing international footprint, we are continuing to expand our business while strengthening the central functions of Polaris Global Holdings.

As part of this development, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Group HR Manager (m/f/d) to build and lead our Group-wide HR function.

Your Role

Reporting directly to Group Management, you will take responsibility for developing a professional, scalable and business-oriented HR organization across Polaris Group.

This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility and the opportunity to shape our people strategy, organizational structures and HR processes as the Group continues to grow both organically and through acquisitions.

You will initially take ownership of the Group HR function and, depending on the future target operating model and growth of Polaris Group, build and lead additional HR resources within Polaris Global Holdings and/or our individual Business Lines and operating companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group-wide HR strategy in line with the growth strategy of Polaris Group
• Establish professional HR structures, policies, processes and standards across the Group
• Act as a trusted HR partner to Group Management and the management teams of our operating companies
• Support organizational development and the evolution of management and reporting structures
• Assess future HR resource requirements and develop an appropriate HR operating model across the Holding and Business Lines
• Build, develop and lead additional HR resources as the organization grows
• Coordinate and support recruitment for key management and specialist positions
• Develop Group-wide recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle standards
• Establish compensation and benefits frameworks and support management with salary benchmarking
• Introduce structured performance management and annual review processes
• Develop talent management and succession planning for key positions
• Support leadership development across the organization
• Maintain Group-wide headcount, personnel cost and HR KPI reporting in cooperation with Finance
• Coordinate local HR teams, payroll providers and external employment-law advisors
• Support HR due diligence and post-merger integration in connection with acquisitions
• Ensure appropriate Group-wide HR governance while respecting local employment laws and requirements
• Develop and strengthen Polaris Group's employer brand and corporate culture together with Marketing and Group Management

Your Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law or a comparable field
• Several years of relevant HR experience, ideally within an international, entrepreneurial or rapidly growing organization
• Demonstrated experience in building, developing and leading teams and HR functions from the ground up
• Proven ability to assess organizational needs and translate business growth into appropriate HR structures and resources
• Experience establishing or professionalizing HR structures, processes and governance
• Ability to design and scale an HR operating model across both Group/Holding and Business Line level
• Experience managing and developing HR professionals as the organization grows
• Strong understanding of German employment law; international HR exposure is a significant advantage
• Experience in recruitment, compensation, organizational development and performance management
• Experience supporting senior management and executives
• Commercial mindset with a good understanding of personnel costs and business KPIs
• Strong organizational and project-management capabilities
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on — from designing the HR organization to personally driving implementation
• High level of discretion, integrity and professionalism
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel occasionally across our European operations

Experience within logistics, transportation, shipping, automotive or another operationally intensive industry would be an advantage.

Building the Future HR Organization

As Polaris Group continues to grow, the scope and structure of our HR organization will evolve.

The Group HR Manager will be expected to define the appropriate future HR operating model and build the required capabilities and resources accordingly.

Depending on the development and needs of the Group, this may include establishing and leading additional HR resources within Polaris Global Holdings and/or the individual Business Lines and operating companies.

This role therefore offers the opportunity not simply to manage an existing HR function, but to build and develop the future Group HR organization from the ground up.

What We Offer

• A key role in the continued development of an international and growing group of companies
• Direct exposure to Group Management and senior decision-makers
• The opportunity to build and shape the Group HR function from the ground up
• Significant autonomy and short decision-making processes
• The opportunity to build and lead your own HR organization as the Group develops
• Exposure to international operations, acquisitions and organizational development projects
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment
• Competitive compensation package

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional HR administration position.

We are looking for someone who wants to build, structure and develop an HR organization and who enjoys working closely with management in an entrepreneurial environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in creating the people, leadership and organizational structures required for the next stage of Polaris Group's growth.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about how you could contribute to the continued development of Polaris Group.