HR Controller

• Location: Dreieich (Plaza 2A)
• Turn workforce data into decisions
• Do you enjoy turning workforce data into decisions? As our HR Controller (m/f/d), you will make headcount, FTEs and personnel costs transparent across our three business divisions.
• You will be the link between HR, Finance and operational management, and give leadership the insights it needs to plan, invest and steer with confidence.

What you will do

• Build and maintain transparency of headcount, FTEs, vacancies and personnel costs across three business divisions in an international setup (DACH, BNL and Ireland)
• Prepare monthly headcount and personnel cost forecasts and support the annual budgeting process
• Track actual personnel costs, FTEs and headcount against budget and forecast, and flag risks and opportunities early
• Manage and validate HR-related accruals and provisions in the monthly and annual closing
• Develop regular workforce and personnel cost reporting for HR, Finance and business leadership
• Run scenario models and turn them into clear recommendations
• Create a single source of truth for workforce data by bringing together HR, payroll and financial information
• Safeguard data quality and consistency across HR, payroll and financial systems
• Build management dashboards and KPIs for better cost control and people analytics
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of HR controlling processes, reporting and analytics

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics or a related field
• 3 to 7 years of experience in HR Controlling, Financial Controlling, Workforce Planning, FP&A or a similar analytical role
• Experience in a multi-business-unit or divisional environment
• Solid understanding of personnel cost structures and HR processes
• Experience with month-end closing and accrual accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, Dynamics)
• A strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and a talent for explaining complex data in plain terms
• Knowledge of various country labor and payroll structures is an advantage
• Fluency in German and English

Why joining CWS is worth it

• Early responsibility: Independent work on exciting and varied tasks
• Prospects: A secure job in a success-oriented company with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Optimal start: A comprehensive, individually tailored onboarding program for an excellent start
• Flexibility: 30 vacation days per year and the option to work remotely part of the time
• Benefits: Lease bike for private use, company pension plan, childcare subsidy, training and development opportunities, employee events, discounted employee conditions at well-known online shops