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Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Senior Manager Leadership Development (m/f/d)

Date:  Nov 18, 2025
Location: 

Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit:  Corporate Units
Job Function:  Human Resources
Level of Experience:  Mid-Career

Shape the leadership culture of tomorrow – global, innovative, impactful

 

Do you want to actively shape the future of leadership and inspire people worldwide? In the Learning & Development department at HELM, you will take on a key role: developing and implementing innovative strategies that strengthen and advance our leaders and teams internationally. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President Corporate HR & Communications, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact.

 

Your Mission

 

  • You will shape global leadership development at HELM and set new impulses for a modern, future-oriented leadership culture.
  • You will design and manage tailor-made leadership programs – from the initial idea through successful implementation and evaluation – for our locations worldwide.
  • You will develop targeted training and talent pool initiatives to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
  • You will create structured “Learning Paths” tailored to different leadership levels and business areas.
  • You will ensure that our learning offerings inspire and increase participation rates through creative communication strategies.
  • You will work closely with international HR colleagues and align your initiatives with HELM’s global HR strategy.

 

You have

 

  • A degree in business, psychology, human resources, or a comparable qualification.
  • At least 10 years of experience in HR, ideally with a focus on international leadership development in medium-sized or large companies.
  • Proven success in designing, piloting, and globally implementing leadership programs.
  • Ideally, initial experience with the CliftonStrengths assessment.
  • A desire to work both strategically and operationally – appreciating the variety of this role.
  • Strong presence as a competent sparring partner for stakeholders at all levels, up to executive management.
  • A global mindset, intercultural competence (Asia, Americas, Europe), and a hands-on mentality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ideally experience with SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

 

Why HELM?

 

  • You will actively shape the leadership culture of an international company.
  • You will work in a committed, global team with plenty of creative freedom.
  • We support your personal and professional development – with modern learning formats and individual development opportunities.

 

 

Become part of our team and contribute your ideas!

 

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.

Interested?

Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM! Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply. It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality!

We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.

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