Senior Manager Global Employee Experience (m/f/d)

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Delivering on our purpose starts with our people. In this global role, you will shape the Employee Experience across IFCO, strengthening engagement, inclusion and wellbeing while supporting our broader ESG and business ambitions.

Key responsibilities:

• Employee Experience Strategy – Own and drive IFCO's global Employee Experience strategy, encompassing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), employee engagement, employer certification programs and wellbeing to support business success, ESG commitments and a strong employee culture.
• DEI – Lead the implementation of IFCO’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion commitments, fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace and ensuring measurable progress against our strategic ESG objectives.
• Employee Engagement Excellence – Manage IFCO's global employee engagement program including survey governance and partnering with HR BP and leaders to strengthen engagement across the organization by translating employee insights into meaningful actions.
• Employer Certification – Lead and coordinate employer certification (e.g. Investors in People, Great Place to Work and similar frameworks), ensuring successful certification, compliance with requirements and effective follow-up actions.
• Wellbeing – Maintain and enhance IFCO’s global wellbeing strategy, bringing physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing to life through impactful and consistent initiatives worldwide.
• Program & Project Leadership – Lead global DEI and employee experience initiatives, leveraging external benchmarks, market trends and best practices to enhance program impact and long-term value creation.
• Stakeholder Partnership – Collaborate closely with HR, ESG and business leaders to integrate employee experience and DEI priorities into people practices, culture and decision-making.
• Data & Insights – Establish and monitor meaningful employee experience metrics, providing data-driven recommendations that support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

We expect:

• Educational Background – Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Employee Experience Expertise – Solid professional experience in DEI, employee engagement, wellbeing, organizational development, culture, or talent management within an international environment.
• Global Project & Communication Skills – Excellent program and project management capabilities, paired with strong communication, influencing and presentation skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership audiences across regions, cultures and functions.
• DEI Knowledge – Strong expertise in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, wellbeing, employee listening and organizational culture with the ability to translate strategy into impactful action.
• Data-Driven Mindset – Experience working with engagement and feedback platforms, analyzing employee insights, and developing meaningful recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Strong relationship-building skills with experience managing external partners, certification providers and cross-functional stakeholder groups in a matrix environment.
• Personal Attributes & Languages – Structured, proactive and results-oriented professional with high cultural awareness, discretion and professionalism; fluent in English, with additional languages such as German or Spanish considered an advantage.

We offer:

• Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change.
• Work your way – Enjoy hybrid work and workation options. Part-time work is an option.
• Delicious & healthy meals – Weekly changing menus from our online canteen Bella & Bona, subsidized by IFCO.
• Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
• Support when you need it – Our Employee Support Program.
• Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Boost your energy – Free beverages and a modern fitness centre to keep you going.
• Car parking and seamless transport connections – Enjoy underground parking with charging stations and a train station (S7) right next to our door.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

IFCO is a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, empowering customers to participate in the circular economy in 50+ countries. IFCO operates a pool of over 400 million reusable packaging containers (RPCs) globally, which are used for over 2.5 billion shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, bread, and other items from suppliers to grocery retailers every year. IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.More: www.ifco.com | Follow us on LinkedIn @IFCO SYSTEMS