Head of HR Controlling, Analytics & Solutions (f/m/d)

Job Highlights

HR Controlling:

• Steer and manage the global HR budget, forecast and reporting processes
• Drive the group-wide personnel cost planning process and provide the Controlling organization with in-depth analysis of personnel cost development, especially for Germany
• Close collaboration with Corporate Controlling, Accounting, IT as well as BU/GF Controlling as customers of HR Controlling services
• Drive process improvements to ensure efficient processes in a changing environment
• Steer the global HR Chances & Risks within the LXS Risk Management Process

People Analytics:

• Ensure accurate, compliant and reliable HR KPIs for external reporting purposes (e. g. annual report) and be a reliable contact person for internal and external auditors
• Provide regular management dashboards and further develop meaningful People Analytics to support the HR strategy and Finance decisions
• Provide strategic workforce planning and demographic analyses for BUs/GFs globally and derive a decision proposal for the yearly apprenticeship planning in Germany from demographic insights

HR Digitalization, Systems & Tools:

• Drive the global HR‑IT strategy for all HR functions, including digitalization and automation across global HR processes, data, systems and reporting

Strategic Initiatives & Projects

• Initiate and steer cross-functional projects, including transformation initiatives and support of M&A projects
• Support complex HR restructuring projects with financial expertise

Leadership:

• Lead the HR Controlling, Analytics & Solutions team (~8 team members), providing deep content leadership
• Steer the Global Functional Team of 3 HR Controlling team members across the regions

Experience / Skills

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
• Substantial (more than 10 years) professional experience in an international and complex organizational environment
• Profound expertise in HR cost and budget steering, HR reporting and KPI systems, as well as People Analytics
• Ability to drive digitalization and automation initiatives across global HR, translating business and HR requirements into scalable solutions
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to lead international and interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent analytical skills, structured working style and strong problem-solving capability
• Assertiveness, strong conflict management and communication skills with individuals at all levels of LANXESS
• Business fluent in English; advanced German language skills