YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As HR Manager (f/m/d) on a temporary 12‑month assignment, you will play a key role in ensuring stable, reliable and high‑quality day‑to‑day HR support. Your primary focus will be on operational HR delivery, employee relations and hands‑on support for leaders and employees, ensuring continuity, compliance and a positive employee experience in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.

You will act as a trusted and pragmatic HR contact for the business, combining strong HR generalist expertise with a service‑oriented mindset. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, handling operational topics end‑to‑end and providing clear, practical guidance.

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE

Operational HR support & employee relations

• Provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day HR support to leaders and employees across all employee‑relations topics, including performance management, absence management, conflict cases, disciplinary matters, policy interpretation and labour‑law‑related questions
• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees, ensuring timely, pragmatic and compliant resolution of HR topics
• Support leaders with people‑related decisions by translating policies, processes and legal requirements into clear and actionable guidance
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive working environment

Talent, performance & development (operational focus)

• Coordinate and support the execution of performance management, talent and development processes in line with global and regional frameworks
• Support line managers in the preparation and follow‑up of development plans, feedback cycles and talent discussions
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes and tools across the markets

Recruitment & workforce lifecycle

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment activities, including role clarification, coordination with recruiters, interview support, offers and onboarding
• Ensure smooth and compliant employee lifecycle management, from hiring to exits

Engagement, culture & change support

• Support the roll‑out of engagement initiatives and follow‑up actions at team and local level
• Actively support change and communication activities by ensuring clear HR messaging and hands‑on implementation
• Provide practical HR support during periods of change, restructuring or transformation

HR operations, governance & systems

• Ensure strict compliance with local labour law, internal policies and HR governance standards
• Maintain high data quality in HR systems (primarily Workday) and support reporting and documentation requirements
• Partner closely with Compensation & Benefits, Global Mobility, Payroll and regional HR colleagues to ensure smooth operational execution

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience & expertise

• Several years of experience in an operational HR role, such as HR Manager, HR Generalist or HR Business Partner with a strong delivery focus
• Solid and practical knowledge of German labour law; exposure to Austria and Switzerland is an advantage
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases and supporting managers in day‑to‑day people topics
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Experience working with HR systems and managing HR data and documentation

Skills

• Strong service mindset with the ability to handle multiple operational topics in parallel
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a pragmatic and accessible way
• Structured, reliable and detail‑oriented working style
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with HR colleagues and the business
• Very good communication skills in German and English

Personal qualities

• Hands‑on, pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach
• Approachable, trustworthy and resilient, even in challenging situations
• High sense of responsibility, confidentiality and integrity
• Collaborative team player who enjoys being close to the business and supporting others

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws