Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Drive the implementation of people strategy goals within the Production & Technology Department for Central & Northern Europe, serving as a trusted advisor to the Technical Director on strategic people-related matters and internal communication
•  Take ownership of regional internal communication initiatives by developing and managing content across internal platforms, company journals, and townhall meetings to ensure consistent messaging
• Enhance leadership competencies in the production environment by developing and executing leadership programs while managing change initiatives focused on people-driven transformation, such as fostering a strong safety culture
• Oversee talent reviews, succession planning, and the development of key programs, including the Young Engineers Program, Graduate Program Operations, and the annual technical seminar offer
• Champion employee engagement and professional development initiatives, collaborating with regional and global departments to ensure a thriving and innovative workplace

Who you are

• You hold a academic degree in Human Resource Management, Business Psychology with a focus on Leadership, or a comparable qualification, complemented by proven certifications in Leadership and Cultural Change-Management
• Solid professional experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable role, ideally within the building materials industry or in organizations with similar corporate complexity.
• A strong professional background in Leadership Development, as well as strategic Change- and Communication Management, gained within an international corporate environment
• You are skilled in identifying innovative approaches and successfully implementing them, working efficiently, purposefully, and with a clear focus on achieving results.
• You thrive on taking initiative, driving change, and shaping sustainable transformations with passion and determination combined with strong skills in stakeholder management and networking

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.