HR Admin Work & Life Regional Lead (2-year fixed-term contract)

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Job Description About the Role - Maternity Cover Step into a senior strategic HR Admin leadership position reporting directly to the Lead of Work & Life for Europe. This fixed-term role offers immediate impact, high visibility, and the chance to lead a meaningful transformation within a defined timeframe. You will lead the Work & Life teams across DACH and North Central Europe , managing both local and remote teams while acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across multiple countries. Why This Role Stands Out Strategic Transformation Ownership – Lead the integration of Talent Acquisition Admin team into our HR Administration structure — a high-profile change initiative with measurable, short-term outcomes. Executive Exposure – Engage directly with country-level stakeholders and navigate complex, multi-market dynamics. Defined Impact – Drive change and see tangible results within the contract period. How You Will Contribute Lead the Talent Acquisition integration into the Work & Life structure, managing change across multiple countries Act as the key point of contact for regional stakeholders, building trust through diplomacy and influence Oversee compliance monitoring, quality assurance, and data protection activities Ensure effective use of enabling technology, including case management tools Implement and monitor quality standards, adjusting KPIs and SLAs to drive continuous improvement Coach, motivate, and inspire both local and remote teams, managing individual performance and fostering accountability What You Bring Must-Have Proven experience leading teams within a Shared Services Centre (SSC) or BPO environment Track record of leading organisational transformations within HR operations Exceptional executive presence and stakeholder management — ability to navigate multi-cultural environments with diplomacy and high EQ Experience managing local and remote/distributed teams Fluent in English; German or other European languages are a strong advantage Nice-to-Have Experience in the DACH / North Central Europe region Familiarity with HR technology platforms More about this role What you need to know about this position: Please note this is a 2-year fixed-term contract Hybrid way of working Job specific requirements: Hybrid way of working Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our succes Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER Job Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Service Operations (Delivery) Global Business Services