Team Leader People Development - Leadership & Culture
About the job
- A university degree in a relevant field.
- At least five years of experience in HR, PAI, and Quality.
- English proficiency at C1 level and fluent French.
- Communication skills.
- Social and intercultural sensitivity.
- Change management skills.
- Target and result orientation.
- Motivation and resilience.
- Self-organization.
- Conflict management.
- Teamwork.
- Manage and supervise the People Development, Leadership & Culture organizational unit according to defined objectives and KPIs.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the area of responsibility, provide consulting, and contribute to improving service delivery.
- Ensure adherence to standards and governance and execution of processes.
- Lead direct reports in the area of responsibility.
- Plan regular team activities to cover all activity stages and respond to requests received.
- Define team members’ objectives, tasks, and responsibilities; provide clear instructions; and monitor and evaluate results.
- Identify direct reports’ training and development needs, support their professional development, and assist them in applying newly acquired knowledge.
- Propose and apply measures to improve team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management, and personal growth.
- Hold functional accountability for People Development, Leadership & Culture at country/site level.
About the company
Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Luxshare raised its stake to 74.9% on April 29, 2026, signaling commitment.
- Leoni says its restructuring remains firmly on track after July 2025 completion.
- The Bouskoura plant and overhead cuts sharpen cost competitiveness in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Leoni plans 4,500 administration and management cuts by 2026, signaling severe shrinkage.
- Halver closed in 2025, and more German capacity faces closure under cost pressure.
- Luxshare integration failure or European auto weakness can destroy turnaround economics.
What makes LEONI unique
- Leoni's wiring-systems scale spans Europe, North Africa, and global automotive OEMs.
- Luxshare's 74.9% control links Leoni to a deeper electronics and manufacturing ecosystem.
- Leoni's Bouskoura plant expands low-cost North African production capacity.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program
- Performance Bonus