We are looking for an experienced HR Manager who will lead the DC HR team to foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. Drives people strategy, supports leaders, and ensures a strong employee lifecycle to attract, develop, and retain talent
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Lead the HR team by setting clear goals, managing workload distribution, and overseeing the DC HR budget in line with regional frameworks.
- Develop and lead the DC people strategy, driving team development and capability building across the employee lifecycle.
- Strategically partner with business leaders to implement and align HR strategies, solutions and practices with regional goals.
People Management & Team Development
- Partner with DC management team to support them lead, coach and develop their teams to retain a high-performing workforce.
- Drive employee engagement and foster a culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Support continual growth by aligning development, career progression, and succession planning with company goals and people strategy.
Workforce Strategy & Planning
- Continuously enhance onboarding programs and partner with leaders to plan training and cross-training, ensuring operational readiness, and efficient integration of new hires.
- Develop and execute strategic workforce plans for recruitment, succession, and talent development.
Specialised Operations & Administration
- Manage union and work council relations and negotiations, including local agreements, scheduling, contract structures, compensation and benefits.
- Lead change management activities and support leaders to adapt to organisational changes through effective communication.
Performance Analysis & Decision Support
- Leverage HR metrics and analytics to support data-driven decisions-making and evaluate program effectiveness.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Oversee employee relations in the DC and deliver comprehensive guidance and support to leaders and team members, ensuring that all people-related matters are carried out in accordance with local labour laws, collective agreements and H&M standards.
Health, Safety & Sustainability
- Champion occupational health and safety in collaboration with function managers, ensuring alignment with H&M group’s approach to Human Rights.