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 43,500 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.

Gebr. Knauf 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

• You will further develop the existing global leadership development portfolio (e.g. 360° feedback, coaching and mentoring), while fostering innovative approaches to strengthen leadership competencies in agile and digital environments
• You will manage and advance global talent and succession processes for key expert and key leadership positions, identify high potentials, and support individual development plans for international key roles
• Acting as a trusted advisor, you will support regional HR teams in implementing the People Roadmap, ensuring alignment between global strategies and regional execution, and promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• You will contribute to international change and transformation projects and foster agility and readiness for change across the organization
• You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, build a network of experts and partners in talent and organizational development, and ensure effective cooperation within the matrix organization

Who you are

• You hold a degree in HR, psychology, business, or a comparable field and have solid experience in talent management, leadership development, or change management in an international environment, e.g. in an international consultancy
• You bring strong expertise in designing and implementing talent and succession processes, leadership programs, change management, and HR strategies, as well as proficiency in HR systems (e.g., talent management systems, LMS)
• Your excellent advisory skills and ability to understand internal customer needs enable you to identify challenges and derive tailored solutions
• You think holistically and with a future-oriented mindset, combining strategic thinking with the ability to translate concepts into actionable solutions, supported by strong analytical and conceptual skills
• With outstanding communication and facilitation skills in English (German is a plus) and a strong ability to advise and collaborate across diverse regions and cultures, you are the perfect fit for this role

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

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players on the world market.

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.