People & Culture Site Manager

We are looking for a People & Culture Site Manager who will build and lead the full People & Culture agenda for this new location. This is a pioneering role with real impact: from creating core HR processes and workforce plans to driving recruitment, employee development, employer branding, and people-related site strategy.

You will help shape a new operation from the ground up in cooperation with local leadership and regional HR.


What we are looking for

• Several years of experience in HR / People & Culture leadership roles
• Strong experience in operational HR, ideally in logistics, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, or another fast-paced environment
• Experience in site set-up, ramp-up, greenfield operations, or major organizational build-ups will be a strong advantage
• Proven ability to build processes and structures from scratch
• Solid knowledge of recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, and HR administration
• Experience in high-volume hiring as well as recruitment for specialist and managerial roles
• Strong understanding of HR systems, ATS, and HR data reporting
• Ability to balance day-to-day operational needs with a strategic people agenda
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across different organizational levels
• High level of ownership, resilience, and adaptability in a changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism, integrity, and a strong quality mindset
• Very good command of English
• University degree in HR Management, Psychology, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field

Your responsibilities

• Establish and lead the People & Culture function for the new site
• Build and develop the local P&C structure in line with business growth and operational ramp-up
• Design and implement core HR processes, policies, and standards for the new location
• Ensure legally compliant and efficient personnel administration processes
• Act as the main People & Culture business partner for site leadership and operational managers
• Advise leaders on people management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership practices
• Develop and execute the workforce strategy, including hiring plans for blue- and white-collar roles
• Lead recruitment activities and ensure effective cooperation with external recruitment and temporary workforce partners
• Drive onboarding, training, and development initiatives to support capability building and long-term retention
• Build and manage local employer branding activities to position the site as an attractive employer in the Romanian market
• Support the setup and coordination of Health & Safety-related people processes in cooperation with relevant stakeholders
• Analyze people data, identify trends and risks, and translate insights into action plans
• Build and manage the local HR budget
• Ensure alignment between local people practices and regional / group standards
• Support the creation of a strong, performance-driven, and collaborative site culture

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to create and shape the People & Culture function for FIEGE’s first site in Romania
• Real impact on people strategy, culture, recruitment, and organizational setup
• A key role in an international and growing logistics organization
• A dynamic environment with high visibility and close cooperation with senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to build something new from the ground up
• Stable employment and an attractive compensation package
• Performance-related bonus
• Professional growth in an international environment
• Benefits package aligned with local market practice

FIEGE is one of Europe’s leading logistics providers, combining operational excellence with a people-centered approach. As part of our continued international growth, we are launching our first logistics site in Romania.

While this marks the launch of a new organization in Romania, the operation will be embedded in FIEGE’s established CEE structure, benefiting from regional expertise, proven standards, and the support of experienced teams across the region