Vice President Human Resources - #44168

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

The role at a glance

As Vice President Human Resources, you report directly to the Board Member Human Resources & Legal and are responsible for the operational leadership and performance of the global HR organization across Germany, EMEA, Americas, and APAC.

This is a highly visible leadership role with a clear focus on operational excellence and internationalization. You ensure reliable, scalable HR operations worldwide, drive continuous improvement, and position HR as a strong Business Enabler for HARTING’s growth and transformation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the operational leadership and performance of the global HR organization
• Further developing and scaling the global HR Business Partner model to strengthen HR’s impact and proximity to the business
• Ensuring standardized, efficient, and high-quality HR services and processes across all regions
• Steering and further developing the regional HR structure with clear responsibilities, interfaces, and governance
• Driving HR transformation initiatives, including AI usage and digitalization, process harmonization, and scalability in an international context
• Leading and collaborating with global HR Centers of Excellence and ensuring effective collaboration with the regions
• Advising top management on labor law, employee relations, and HR-related matters in an international environment
• Planning, steering, and controlling HR budgets, resources, and priorities

Your profile

• University degree in economics, law, social sciences, or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on HR
• Several years of senior HR leadership experience in internationally active organizations, preferably in an industrial or technology-driven environment
• Strong background in operational HR management, HR transformation, and international HR governance
• Proven ability to manage complex HR organizations and lead change across regions
• Solid knowledge of labor law, employee relations, and co-determination in an international context
• Experience with HR digitalization and modern HR IT landscapes (e.g. SAP HCM)
• Very good English skills; German language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally

Personal attributes

• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with a strong execution focus
• High level of responsibility, resilience, and personal presence
• Structured, result-oriented decision-making in complex environments
• Credible, confident, and values-based leadership approach
• Ability to lead transformation and international collaboration with clarity and empathy

We look forward to receiving your application!