- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
About Hugo Boss
Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Metzingen, Germany, HUGO BOSS is a global premium fashion group whose BOSS and HUGO brands offer distinct expressions of contemporary style. With roots in tailoring, its collections span clothing, accessories and fragrances, combining design expertise with international commercial reach. As an employer, the group offers career paths across creative disciplines, product development, retail, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its international operations bring together diverse professional expertise, with opportunities to contribute to brand development and customer experience.
HUGO BOSS is seeking a Human Resources Manager to advise managers and employees, oversee operational HR matters across the employee life cycle, and support global HR initiatives and payroll coordination. This is a temporary, full-time role in Metzingen, with approximately 30% travel.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees, advising them on relevant HR matters.
- Support the assigned business area throughout the employee life cycle and manage operational HR matters.
- Advise managers on talent acquisition, talent and performance management, leadership, compensation and benefits, and employment law.
- Work with HR experts to implement global HR standards, processes and tools, and drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute HR expertise to projects and cross-functional initiatives, and support organizational change.
- Coordinate payroll preparation and follow-up with the HR Specialist, and manage relevant external partners.
Qualifications
- Completed degree specializing in human resources or business administration, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable HR role.
- Very good knowledge of employment law and confidence advising managers.
- Fluent German and very good English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style, with strong organizational skills.
- Empathy, strong communication and assertiveness, as well as flexibility and willingness to travel approximately 30%.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable HR role.
Education
Completed degree specializing in human resources or business administration, or an equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, within easy reach of Stuttgart.
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Benefits
Competitive salary; vacation and Christmas bonuses; mobility allowance or Deutschlandticket; annual clothing allowance; company pension scheme; SHIP share program; flexible working models with three days in Metzingen and up to two days remotely; personal time off through the “Me Time” program; up to 30 days of “Mobile Work EU” annually; employee gym and sports activities; 37-hour workweek; 30 vacation days per year; shopping discounts for employees, family and friends; free admission to more than 15 international art museums; modern workplaces and innovative tools; environmentally friendly bus shuttle; GOOD TIMES restaurant and BOSS bar.
Culture
Hugo Boss combines German tailoring heritage with a contemporary, globally minded approach, creating a workplace where precision, creativity and commercial awareness are central. Its teams work across design, retail and digital functions, with an emphasis on collaboration, innovation and delivering a consistent premium brand experience.
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