HR Manager (m/w/d)

The Practical Detail Location: Pratau, Germany Working Model: Hybrid Why this role matters In your first year as HR Manager at our Pratau site, you will lead the People & Organisation agenda to ensure smooth HR operations and strong compliance with German labour law. Your work will directly impact the culture and effectiveness of our manufacturing site, enabling better food production through engaged and well-supported teams. This role is vital to Flora Food Group as it brings our people strategy to life on the ground, fostering a culture of integrity and collaboration that supports our long-term growth and commitment to better food. What you'll do - Lead and execute local HR operations, ensuring compliance with labour laws and internal policies. - Manage relationships and negotiations with Works Councils, Trade Unions, and employee representatives. - Develop and implement People & Organisation plans aligned with business needs and site priorities. - Coordinate talent management processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews. - Partner with site leadership to identify workforce needs and deliver proactive HR solutions. Performance You will own the delivery of HR operations that meet legal and internal standards, ensuring timely execution of P&O projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Your data-driven approach will support decision-making that enhances workforce stability and site performance. Success will be measured by compliance adherence, effective labour relations, and the smooth running of HR processes that enable operational excellence. Care This role reports to the site leadership and works closely with the wider People & Organisation team across regions. You will demonstrate responsible leadership by fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, ensuring governance and accountability in all HR activities. Your collaboration with Works Councils and Trade Unions will build trust and sustainable labour relations that support the wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve. Passion You bring a genuine care for people and a passion for creating a positive employee experience that supports our mission to make better food. Your curiosity about how culture and engagement influence productivity will drive you to innovate HR practices that align with Flora Food Group’s values of taste, nutrition, functionality, and reliability. You take pride in your craft and believe in the power of people to shape the future of food. About you You have strong operational HR expertise, especially in German labour law and working with employee representative bodies. You are confident in managing complex labour relations and skilled at balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution. Your communication and negotiation skills build trusted relationships, and you bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You work independently and collaboratively, with a high sense of responsibility and attention to detail. You take pride in working for a company with over 150 years of expertise in food, and you understand that excellent work in every function is what allows Flora Food Group to put better food on tables around the world. You bring the same rigour and care to your discipline that our teams bring to every product, because how we work is as important as what we make. Where this could lead to This role typically leads to broader HR leadership positions within Flora Food Group, such as Regional HR Manager or Head of People & Organisation, as you deepen your impact on people strategy and site operations. Growth usually occurs over several years, reflecting your expanding influence and leadership capabilities. What's next If this opportunity sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply before: 20-Nov-2026 For questions about the role, please contact: Marie Mantel marie.mantel@florafg.com We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias. No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.