Head Of People And Culture

TL;DR

Head of People and Culture: Driving the people‑centered foundation to digitise the HoReCa sector with an accent on empowering teams, strengthening organisational clarity, and helping leaders build high‑performing environments. Focus on elevating culture and shaping how a dynamic organisation grows.

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany. We know that life happens and we cater your needs to integrate work from where you work most productive.

Salary: You can expect an approximate annual gross salary of 84k EUR if you meet the requirements of this position.

Company

DISH was established in 2015 as a wholly owned subsidiary of METRO AG to develop digital solutions that contribute to the success of HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, and caterers).

What you will do

• Lead the People & Culture team with clarity, direction and strategic alignment.
• Lead strategic People & Culture projects, presenting them effectively to C‑level, and ensuring execution and follow‑through.
• Steer core People & Culture processes such as salary reviews, internal mobility, FTE planning, and alignment with finance.
• Manage and evolve our grading framework, compensation models, STI system, and internal progression structures.
• Drive organisational development: analysing team structures, advising on change, supporting workforce planning, and guiding leaders through transformation.
• Act as a trusted partner to managers by providing proactive, clear, and consistent advice including legal related work topics.

Requirements

• Very good expertise across People & Culture domains, including compensation, talent development, org design, employment law, and leadership support.
• The ability to translate data, workforce insights, and business needs into clear, strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading teams and creating alignment, structure, and clarity across stakeholders at all levels.
• A mindset focused on consistency, fairness, and transparency grounded in frameworks rather than subjective decisions.
• Proven capability in driving change, enabling leaders, and helping organisations navigate growth or restructuring.
• A peoplecentric approach with excellent communication skills, trustbuilding abilities, and a handson, solutionoriented working style.
• Fluent in German and English.

Culture & Benefits

• Private pension scheme.
• JobRad.
• DISH Sports Club including on Campus Gym and Sports Communities.
• Corporate Benefits.
• Access to METRO stores.
• Join an international company with members from over 34 different cultures.