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HR Manager - Germany

  • Team People, Culture and Change
  • Location Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number R0070315
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an HR Manager (f/m/d) to join our Human Resources team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

  • Lead the day to day HR function in Germany, partnering closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and regional Centres of Excellence to deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.

  • Drive talent acquisition, employee development, succession planning, performance management, and organizational growth to support the continued expansion of Commerz Globalpay GmbH.

  • Ensure compliance with German labor law, oversee employee relations, collaborate closely with the Works Council, and manage monthly payroll processes.

  • Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, organizational change, and HR transformation while embedding our OneGP philosophy.

  • Lead and develop the local HR team, fostering a collaborative culture and delivering an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

What you'll bring

  • Extensive HR generalist experience, including several years in an HR leadership or management role within an international organization.

  • Strong knowledge of German labor law, employee relations, and HR best practices.

  • Experience partnering with senior leaders on talent management, organizational development, and change initiatives.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

  • Business fluency in German and English.

It’s a bonus if you have

  • A Master's degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related discipline.

  • Experience working in a US headquartered, matrix organization.

  • Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms, as well as Learning & Development and change management initiatives.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. At Commerz Globalpay GmbH, we combine the long standing expertise and market presence of Commerzbank with the global innovation of Global Payments. Our Human Resources team plays a key role in building an inclusive workplace, supporting business growth, and enabling our people to thrive throughout their careers.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner, and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative, always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and our passion drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.

HR Manager - Germany

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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer in Germany

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones.

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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    Global Payments is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how Global Payments protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

    Sourcing Model

    Recruitment at Global Payments works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Global Payments does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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