Job Description

Danfoss Climate Solutions, a global market leader in the field of climate and energy solutions, is looking for an experienced Senior HR Manager to drive and execute on our Global People & Organizational strategy and lead a team of HR professionals and People Partners across various European locations

 

In this Senior HR Manager role, you will drive strategic HR initiatives, foster a high-performance culture, and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders.

 

You will report to the Lead HR Business Partner for the part of Climate Solutions that your organization primarily supports to ensure a close connection to the business, while working closely together DCS HR Community as well as our AskHR service organization.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

 

Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five HR professionals, some working remotely. Set clear objectives and ensure alignment with broader HR and business strategies. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular team check-ins and ensure seamless communication across locations. Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior leaders to shape organizational and workforce development. Drive change management initiatives and cultural transformation programs and support global HR strategic initiative implementation Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with employment laws across European countries. Oversee implementation and use of HR tools and systems (e.g., PeopleNow, Service Hub). Monitor HR metrics and KPIs to assess team effectiveness and business impact. Employee Lifecycle Management: Champion best-in-class practices onboarding, and retention. Oversee employee relations, performance management, and learning & development. Support merger & acquisition integration processes and organizational restructuring. Aligning HR practices with business priorities while enhancing employee experience. Countries in scope: Slovenia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Kazakhstan & Ukraine. Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization

 

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

 

Relevant university degree with a focus on Human Resources (or equivalent) is required, and preferable HR business partnering experience within a global, industrial environment Strategic thinking and problem-solving Cross-cultural communication and collaboration Coaching, mentoring, and leadership development Change management and organizational development Stakeholder engagement Data-driven decision-making and HR analytics Fluent and comprehensive English language skills

 

We value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from various backgrounds. What truly matters is your innovative thinking and approach.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus systemPaid vacationFlexible working hoursPossibility to work remotelyPension planPersonal insuranceCommunication packageOpportunity to join Employee Resource GroupsState of the art virtual work environmentEmployee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.