Head of Human Resources & Recruiting

Werder Havel Pet Food is seeking a hands-on HR & Recruiting Lead to drive end-to-end talent acquisition and people operations. In this role, you will ensure open positions are filled on time, hiring and employment documentation remain fully compliant, and employees experience clear, supportive HR processes across the organization.

Job Purpose

Lead HR management and recruiting to deliver timely hiring, compliant people processes, and an excellent employee experience—while continuously improving candidate pipeline quality, interview conversion, and onboarding effectiveness to support retention and operational efficiency.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• HRIS/HR software
• Job postings and workforce planning
• Recruiting metrics reporting
• Compliance mindset
• Employment contract and documentation basics
• Leadership and decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Negotiation and candidate experience focus
• Organizational skills

Required Qualifications

• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• HRIS/HR software
• Recruiting metrics reporting
• Employment contract and documentation basics
• Compliance mindset
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and decision-making
• Negotiation and candidate experience focus
• Organizational skills
• HR operational efficiency