Senior Site HR Manager (d/w/m) Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. About the role Are you a transformational HR leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments? We're looking for a strategic and hands-on HR professional to drive business transformation, strengthen employee relations, and shape the future of our Tissue site organizations in DACH. The position is based in Mannheim. What you will do Lead, coach, and develop HR Professionals at several sites, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused HR organization Serve as a trusted partner to the site leadership team on all people-related topics with a focus on business performance Lead organizational change, transformation, restructuring, and culture initiatives and be a champion of continuous improvement and embed change across the site Support leaders to strengthen performance, talent, and succession management and lead Works Council and employee representative negotiations, building constructive partnerships Own the HR operational agenda for the assigned site area, including headcount planning, personnel cost budgeting, and monitoring of workforce-related KPIs Provide expert guidance to leaders on labour law, employee relations, and complex people matters Ensure compliant, efficient, and high-quality HR operational processes across the sites in strong collaboration with HR Services, Compensation &
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and EATA while using people data and insights to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness Who you are Even if not all of the following points apply to you, we would be happy to get to know you and talk about the possibility of working with you! Several years of HR leadership experience, ideally in matrix-manufacturing or industrial environments Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programs Strong expertise in Works Council negotiations, labor law, and employee relations Demonstrated people leadership and the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach Key Skills: Change & Transformation, Works Council Negotiations, Labor Law, Leadership, Employee Relations, Organizational Development and Manufacturing HR Leadership What we can offer you The benefits listed refer to the primary location. If you want to start at another location, these may vary. This also applies to a non-tariff position. Compensation &
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Compensation above tariff, 14 salaries, bonus, annual salary adjustment process, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, childcare allowance, Corporate
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& other employee benefits, factory outlet and free give-aways Work-Life-Balance Hybrid working model, flexible working hours, 40h week, 30 days of vacation, lifetime working time account Learning & Development Structured onboarding, training opportunities such as digital learning platform, coaching & mentoring as possible part of individual development plan, participation in professional conferences and fairs Health & Well-being Lease-a-bike, health and well-being month, mindfulness courses, "PME Familienservice", employee surveys Team & Collaboration People culture, communities & networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, canteen Mobility Public transport allowance, bicycle parking, free car parking, e-charging stations This is Us At Essity our Beliefs & Behaviours (Care, Collaboration, Courage and Commitment) is the foundation for our inclusive culture and as such something we are living on an everyday basis. With a purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being diversity, equity & inclusion is established in our core. We are committed against discrimination on the basis of color, ethnicity, migration history, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, caregiving responsibilities, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and other. We explicitly welcome applications from people who are structurally, institutionally, intersectionally discriminated. #Essity-DE Application End Date: 03 sep. 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity264041 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!