We are looking for you to fill the role as Director People Development (f/m/d) homebased in Frankfurt am Main (Gateway Gardens). You will fill a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic design, execution, and oversight of key talent initiatives to enhance employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance across the Group.
What we offer:
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A company with a bright future: As a listed M-Dax company, we already employ more than 42,000 people in more than 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy
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Moving forward together: Standardized and documented feedback process with international career opportunities and individual training opportunities
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Individual benefits: Modern IT equipment (also for the home office) & mobile devices, Employee Assistance Program - comprehensive support program for individual crisis situations, subsidised Germany ticket, parking facilities, option to lease a company bike, exclusive benefits/discounts for employees
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Our basics: flexible working hours, part-time models, option of regular mobile working from home, flextime account, attractive remuneration package, company pension scheme, canteen
Tasks and Qualifications:
Your tasks:
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As Director People Development (f/m/d) you will design and implement the strategies of the company’s Talent Management and Organizational Development activities comprising career management and employee engagement programs, ensuring they align with organizational values and strategic objectives. You will also develop and execute global and specific talent programs to support career growth, succession planning, and leadership development. You will lead DE&I initiatives globally, supporting the talent sustainability strategy and embedding inclusive practices across the employee lifecycle.
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You will play a pivotal role in further developing and driving value-adding, creative and effective performance management processes, setting standards for the global organization while ensuring right amount of flexibility for our Operating Units. Acting as a talent partner for the leaders of the business you will align talent management strategies with business goals and challenges.
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You will collaborate with regional HR leaders and business partners to identify and address talent gaps, providing guidance on succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies.
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You will oversee the design, rollout, and analysis of employee engagement surveys and pulse checks, ensuring actionable insights are applied at both global and regional levels. Partnering with leadership and HR teams, you will create and implement targeted initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
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You will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-regional team to execute talent initiatives effectively. You will foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, ensuring alignment with the broader People Development strategy, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent-related challenges and opportunities.
Qualifications / Requirements
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You hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field, with deep expertise in DE&I best practices and a proven track record of advancing inclusion efforts within an organization.
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You have extensive experience in a senior talent management role, focusing on global talent strategies and regional execution, with a strong understanding of employee engagement, talent development, DE&I, and performance management processes.
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You consistently demonstrate the ability to partner with regional business units, aligning talent initiatives with operational and strategic goals.
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You have significant experience in managing and developing diverse, cross-functional teams in a global matrix environment.
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You possess exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leaders. You have strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to leverage data for actionable insights.
Have we aroused your interest?
If you find this interesting and varied job exciting, we look forward to receiving your online application. Your contact person is Nicole Kraus (Tel. +49 (0) 69 20110 7744).
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers.
Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis.
No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally.
Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
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