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Post date:  February 28, 2011
Location:  Brandenburg, Germany

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Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager
Company:
RapidEye AG
Department:
Human Resources
Location:
City of Brandenburg, vicinity of Berlin, Germany
If there were a way to use satellite technology to find you, we would do so. If you are an
entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary-minded individual who would love to work at a fast-growing
company in an international team, read on! We are building an exciting new service team
and are looking for a select group of outstanding people.
Background:
RapidEye AG is a provider of geospatial management information and solutions, customized
to the needs of clients in the agriculture, forestry, power & communication, environmental
and governmental markets. As its main data source, RapidEye owns and operates a
constellation of five identical high-resolution Earth observation satellites capable of returning
to any point on Earth every day. Combining the knowledge and skills of our professional staff
with the unique features of our satellite constellation and ground processing facility, we are
the only provider who can supply the most up-to-date, customized information to clients
around the world.
As a fast-growing service and customer oriented company, RapidEye is seeking highly
qualified, proactive and reliable team players to work from our headquarters in Brandenburg
an der Havel, Germany. RapidEye has an immediate opening for a highly experienced
Human Resources Manager who is interested in coaching the existing Human Resources
Team. The Human Resources Manager shall support the professionalization and structuring
of the HR-Team with the goal to allow the HR-team to work independently. This position is
an immediate opening in the Human Resources Team on an annual contract basis.
Responsibilities:
Perform essential strategic HR Planning and Job Analysis including staffing and
Employee/Management Relations
Establish and implement HR Development strategies and policies
Address productivity, quality, compensation, and service compliance
Develop HR-team within RapidEye
Select, implement and maintain systems to be used internally
Develop and implement relevant company-wide processes and procedures
Training and people development
Develop and implement training programs (internal and external, group and
individual) for existing and new members of the RapidEye team
Continuously monitor demands of and developments in the market
Facilitate know-how transfer between groups
Coach employees throughout the company
Performance management / - evaluation
Establish measures to improve performance and staff motivation where
necessary
Recruiting
Monitor needs in various company groups
Support for teams and groups in recruitment effort (job descriptions, searches,
selection)
Develop and maintain knowledge how to recruit key specialists/talents
Management and Administration
Develop, implement and maintain HR policies, programs and procedures
Administer compensation programs
Observe rules and regulations, compliance
Establish Equal Employment Opportunity and Health & Safety policies
Facilitate open communication within the company between all employees
Establish and implement and set of quality norms and principles
Promote and exercise Continual Improvement standards and practices
Requirements:
Bachelor or masters degree required
Approximately 15 years of directly related experience in Human Resources
preferably in relevant environment (e.g. professional firms like consulting, law, tax or
IT firms)
Broad knowledge of legal compliance issues, compensation and benefits, training
and development, recruiting
Experience with employment of foreign nationals a plus
International experience desirable
Fluent in written and spoken English (company language)
Other languages a plus; some German helpful for living in or around Brandenburg
Willing to work hands-on
Skills:
Self-motivated and self starter
Team-player with strong interpersonal skills
Balanced
Excellent facilitator skilled in resolving conflicts
Goal-oriented
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Highly organized, able to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
Flexible to adapt to fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Good computer skills
SAP experience preferred
Compensation:
We offer an attractive compensation package with strong emphasis on success-driven
elements with rewards based on the long-term success of the company. RapidEye is an
equal opportunity employer.
Contact
If you think you can contribute to the overall success of our company, please send us your
electronic application with a CV and cover letter in English or contact us directly at:
Molkenmarkt 30
14776 Brandenburg an der Havel
Germany
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web:
+49 3381 8904-151
+49 3381 8904-101
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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