Head of HR and Administration (all genders)

Wodeer Technology Europe GmbH is a growing German company backed by a Chinese parent company. We are the European subsidiary of Zhejiang Wodeer Technology Co., Ltd., a globally operating high-tech company with around 5,000 employees. Our core expertise lies in the development and manufacturing of electronic components for the automotive industry. Our products stand for innovation, quality, and close integration into the global supply chains of leading automotive manufacturers.

Founded in 2018, Wodeer Technology Europe GmbH is responsible for the development, sales, technical support, and production of customized sensor and actuator solutions for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. We currently have 30 employees and, due to our rapid growth in Europe, are actively looking for new team members. Our working environment is international and innovation-driven, characterized by flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. In our multicultural team, we value professional expertise just as much as openness and the courage to initiate continuous improvements.

Our goal is to establish a stable and future-oriented corporate structure in Europe. At the same time, we leverage the global resources of our parent company to provide high-performance, tailor-made solutions for the automotive industry. As part of our long-term strategic expansion, we have been operating from our new location in Adelberg, Baden-Württemberg, approximately 40 kilometers east of Stuttgart, since July 2025. The new Adelberg site includes both our office facilities and our future European production base. Production is scheduled to start at the end of 2026. Adelberg is a green and picturesque municipality located between the districts of Göppingen and Rems-Murr.

Join our team and help shape the future of mobility with us!

Head of HR and Administration (all genders)

We are currently looking for a Head of HR & Administration (m/f/d) for our German company. In this role, you will assume overall responsibility for Human Resources and Administration and lead our current five-person team across HR, Administration, Finance, and IT.

In this key role, you will work closely with our management team as well as our Chinese parent company.

Due to the international interface function of this position, fluency in German, Mandarin Chinese, and English is essential.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a key interface between the German company and the Chinese parent company, communicating and aligning requirements, expectations, and information
• Take responsibility for the key HR processes and employee-related matters at our German location
• Provide overall coordination and oversight of Administration, Finance, and IT, ensuring efficient processes and clear responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with applicable German labor law and internal company policies and requirements
• Support the management team in organizational and HR-related matters
• Foster effective cross-cultural and cross-functional collaboration

Your Profile:

• University degree, for example in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Management, or a comparable field
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources, ideally including recruiting experience
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and coordinate employees across different functional areas
• Professional experience in a European working environment, ideally in Germany
• Sound knowledge of German labor law and relevant employment-related requirements
• Experience working in an international and cross-cultural corporate environment, ideally involving collaboration between China and Europe
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills
• A hands-on mentality and willingness to take on operational responsibilities in addition to leadership and coordination tasks

Language Requirements:

The following language skills are mandatory for this position:

• Mandarin Chinese – fluent
• German – good proficiency
• English – fluent

What We Offer:

• Permanent employment contract
• Dynamic, international, and collaborative working environment
• 30 days of annual leave
• Supplementary company health insurance
• Height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working
• Company mobile phone with the option for private use
• Free parking directly at our location

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Contact:

HR
Email: hr@wodeer.eu
Phone: +49 155 61831548