HR Manager, DACH & Poland (m/w/d)

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Job Title: HR Manager, DACH & Poland
Location: Frankfurt, Germany, 3 days in the office
What You'll Do
We're looking for a HR Manager for our Frankfurt office. In this role, you'll be pivotal in providing expert HR support across the Region. This is an individual role in country reporting into a supportive and collaborative EMEA People & Culture team based in the UK. The role will involve championing our unique Outrageously Extraordinary culture and mindset, advising on local employment laws, managing employee relations, supporting hiring efforts, and ensuring compliance with both company policies and regional regulations.
People & Culture Strategy

• Work with the EMEA and global teams localise People & Culture strategies and tactics in DACH to ensure maximum impact and engagement.
• Monitor, analyse and provide insights regarding 'organisational health', People & Culture KPIs and metrics for DACH that can form part of the wider EMEA P&C strategies or operational improvements.

Employee Experience

• First point of contact for HR support to associates in DACH, escalating matters to the Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner where needed.
• Work with the EMEA payroll, benefits & administration teams to ensure HR administration, benefits, policies and processes are compliant with local laws and regulations, whilst also conveying the SharkNinja's culture and mindset. Responsible for local communication regarding new policies and processes.

• Management of employee relation matters by providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and local employment laws specific to DACH. Conduct informal and formal investigations or processes, in a compliant, consistent and fair manner.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that underpin our culture and that are tailored to the regional needs of the DACH teams. Organise and participate in regional employee events and activities.

Talent Management

• Employee onboarding, ensuring all new team members understand the SN mindset and how we operate in order to accelerate their impact on the business.
• Development of line manager capability through coaching, mentoring and other management development capabilities.
• Management of key talent management processes, e.g. probation periods, annual performance reviews and promotion cycles, for DACH.
• Work with the Talent Access team to provide local knowledge regarding talent acquisition topics. Conduct culture and mindset interviews to ensure consistency.
• Facilitate learning activities where appropriate, such as Outrageously Extraordinary Culture connect sessions

What You'll Bring

• Fluency in English and German is required
• Strong knowledge of German employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in an HR generalist role within a regional role of a large organisation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

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Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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