HQP – 500 Team Lead Human Resources – Thalheim R&D Center (m/w/d)

Location: Thalheim, Germany

Position Summary

As the senior HR leader for Qcells’ Thalheim R&D Center, you will shape and execute the people strategy to attract, retain, develop, and engage critical R&D talent. You will partner closely with global and local leadership to translate business priorities into effective HR solutions, strengthening organizational capability and enabling the future growth of Qcells’ Global Technology Group.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between global HR initiatives and local business needs while leading a full-scope HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a full-scope HR team (6–8 members) across HRBPs, payroll, HR services, and apprenticeship programs

Serve as the primary HR advisor to Thalheim R&D leadership, aligning with Global Technology HR strategy and global Qcells’ Chief Technology Officer priorities

Act as a key interface between global HR, HQ, and local leadership, ensuring alignment and clear decision-making

Translate global HR strategy into practical, compliant local execution, balancing standardization with local requirements

Oversee end-to-end HR operations across the full employee lifecycle including workforce planning, labor cost management, and employee relations

Ensure compliance with German labor law and effectively navigate the works council and local labor environment

Drive a competitive employee value proposition, including compensation, benefits, and talent attraction strategies

Enhance employee and leadership experience through streamlined processes, clear governance, and consistent execution

Build organizational capability, including leadership development, talent planning, and career frameworks

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR experience

Strong expertise in German labor law and industrial relations - Experience working with works councils and co-determination frameworks

Experience supporting engineering, R&D, or manufacturing organizations

Fluency in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years in HR with progressive experience in HR leadership or site HR roles within complex organizations

Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions and balancing business and employee perspectives

Proven ability to translate business strategy into impactful HR strategy and deliver measurable outcomes across global and local stakeholders

Demonstrated success leading and developing HR teams, driving accountability, engagement, and performance across multiple HR disciplines

Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively up, across, and down the organization

Deep expertise in talent management, performance management, leadership development, organizational design, and compensation

Data-driven mindset, with the ability to translate employee feedback and insights into actionable solutions

Strong problem-solving capability and growth mindset, operating effectively in complex and evolving environments

Experience in R&D or engineering-driven organizations

Proven ability to lead in global and matrixed environments, working across cultures and functions

Join us in shaping the future of People & Culture at Qcells.

If you are passionate about going beyond processes and want to make a real impact on people, teams, and culture, this is the right place for you.

Bring your ideas to HR, support talent development, and help us build a workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Apply today and become part of a team that is shaping the future of Qcells through modern HR initiatives.

Please send your application including Cover Letter, CV and References to:

hr-techgroup@qcells.eu

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