We want you for...<br>                <strong>Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH</strong> is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a sustainable supply of lithium in Europe.    <br>Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality.  <br> <br>We are looking for you to join our growing team in<strong> Karlsruhe </strong>as a full-time (40 hours per week) as <strong>Head of People Excellence</strong> (m/f/d).            Your mission<br>                <ul><li>You support the CPO on operational topics and represent them in their absence.</li><li>You lead and coordinate the HR Business Partner and Specialist teams to ensure effective collaboration and high‑quality service delivery.</li><li>You work closely with the works council on employee relations, co‑determination topics, and compliance matters.</li><li>You advise managers on HR-related questions and leadership challenges, acting as a trusted partner.</li><li>You drive and implement key HR projects, such as HR software rollouts, new compensation initiatives, and culture or engagement programs.</li><li>You develop and maintain HR policies and processes aligned with company strategy, legal requirements, and operational excellence.</li><li>You analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and support change management and organizational development efforts.</li></ul>            Your profile<br>                <ul><li>You bring a background in human resources management, business administration, or a comparable field, paired with deep HR expertise across labor law, employee relations, co‑determination, and HR policies. </li><li>You have strong leadership experience, having managed HR Business Partner and Specialist teams with trustworthiness, confidence, and a collaborative mindset. </li><li>You excel in organizational development, change management, cultural initiatives, and can effectively represent C‑level topics at an operational level. </li><li>You demonstrate solid knowledge in compensation &amp; benefits, HR systems, HR analytics, and data‑ and KPI‑driven decision‑making. </li><li>You manage complex HR projects such as HR software rollouts and process implementations with a structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented approach. </li><li>You work confidently with works councils and handle conflict resolution and diplomatic situations with professionalism. </li><li>You communicate fluently in German and English with strong consulting skills, strategic thinking, empathy, and a high service orientation. </li></ul>            We offer<br>                <ul><li>Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working. </li><li>30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week). </li><li>Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days.” Includes a visit to the power plant and a tour of our laboratory. </li><li>EGYM Wellpass with an employee contribution of €15.00 incl. Ust per month. </li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Corporate Benefits platform with many attractive discounts offers.</li><li>With meinEAP by INSITE, you receive confidential and free support at any time – for greater well-being at work and in everyday life.</li></ul>            We are looking forward to meeting you!<br>                Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.  <br>*** Please note that all applications must be submitted using the application form—we do not accept applications by email. ***            

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<div id="ember53" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">Vulcan Energy is aiming to decarbonise the transition to electric mobility, through its world-first Zero Carbon Lithium&trade; Project for electric vehicle batteries, and its renewable energy business. Backed by a team of world-renowned experts in chemistry, engineering and geology, we aim to produce the world&rsquo;s first, premium, battery-quality lithium chemicals with zero carbon footprint, by harnessing renewable geothermal energy to drive lithium production, without using evaporation ponds, mining or fossil fuels.</span></div>
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Head of People Excellence (m/f/d)

We want you for...<br />                <strong>Vulcan Energie Ressourcen GmbH</strong> is an innovative, fast-growing company in the field of lithium extraction and renewable energies. With our lithium plant, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of European industry and to securing a sustainable supply of lithium in Europe.    <br />Support our dedicated team in making our vision of a climate-neutral future a reality.  <br /> <br />We are looking for you to join our growing team in<strong> Karlsruhe </strong>as a full-time (40 hours per week) as <strong>Head of People Excellence</strong> (m/f/d).            Your mission<br />                <ul><li>You support the CPO on operational topics and represent them in their absence.</li><li>You lead and coordinate the HR Business Partner and Specialist teams to ensure effective collaboration and high‑quality service delivery.</li><li>You work closely with the works council on employee relations, co‑determination topics, and compliance matters.</li><li>You advise managers on HR-related questions and leadership challenges, acting as a trusted partner.</li><li>You drive and implement key HR projects, such as HR software rollouts, new compensation initiatives, and culture or engagement programs.</li><li>You develop and maintain HR policies and processes aligned with company strategy, legal requirements, and operational excellence.</li><li>You analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and support change management and organizational development efforts.</li></ul>            Your profile<br />                <ul><li>You bring a background in human resources management, business administration, or a comparable field, paired with deep HR expertise across labor law, employee relations, co‑determination, and HR policies. </li><li>You have strong leadership experience, having managed HR Business Partner and Specialist teams with trustworthiness, confidence, and a collaborative mindset. </li><li>You excel in organizational development, change management, cultural initiatives, and can effectively represent C‑level topics at an operational level. </li><li>You demonstrate solid knowledge in compensation &amp; benefits, HR systems, HR analytics, and data‑ and KPI‑driven decision‑making. </li><li>You manage complex HR projects such as HR software rollouts and process implementations with a structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented approach. </li><li>You work confidently with works councils and handle conflict resolution and diplomatic situations with professionalism. </li><li>You communicate fluently in German and English with strong consulting skills, strategic thinking, empathy, and a high service orientation. </li></ul>            We offer<br />                <ul><li>Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working. </li><li>30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week). </li><li>Onboarding program “Vulcan Starter Days.” Includes a visit to the power plant and a tour of our laboratory. </li><li>EGYM Wellpass with an employee contribution of €15.00 incl. Ust per month. </li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Corporate Benefits platform with many attractive discounts offers.</li><li>With meinEAP by INSITE, you receive confidential and free support at any time – for greater well-being at work and in everyday life.</li></ul>            We are looking forward to meeting you!<br />                Interested? Just send us your resume using the application form and tell us why you would like to join Vulcan.  <br />*** Please note that all applications must be submitted using the application form—we do not accept applications by email. ***            

Head of People Excellence (m/f/d)

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