The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration. Our core values give us direction on how to act internally as well as towards our customers. We regard respect, team spirit, reliability, and passion as top priorities.
As part of the Group Legal Compliance function you will be responsible for the maintenance and further development of the Compliance Management System and the Data Protection Framework and ensure its group-wide implementation. You will establish effective structures, processes and policies addressing identified compliance risks and raising awareness within the organization. You will steer and monitor compliance and data protection related activities and provide overall strategic guidance, thereby also taking into account governance-related aspects. You will report to the Head of Group Legal & Compliance.
Your tasks
- Steering and monitoring of all activities related to the maintenance and further development of the compliance management system and the data protection framework and ensuring its effective and uniform implementation within Kardex
- Coordinating group-wide compliance and data protection initiatives
- Identifying and assessing company-specific compliance and data protection risks
- Maintain and update internal policies related to compliance and data protection and regularly monitor adherence to such policies to prevent inappropriate, unethical and illegal behavior
- Advising and supporting group management, group functions and the business units in all compliance, data protection and governance-related matters, as well as collaborating with other relevant functions
- Awareness raising and training of employees on compliance and data protection matters
- Monitor relevant regulatory developments and ensure compliance with regulations
- Ensuring central accessibility of the Kardex whistleblower platform and processing incoming reports
- Addressing violations of rules, regulations and policies and reviewing and proposing the initiation of investigative procedures
- Coordinating the central accessibility of the records of processing activities of Kardex
- Regular reporting to Group Executive Management and Board of Directors on all relevant compliance and data protection issues as well as the status of the Compliance Management Systems and the data protection framework
Your profile
- Master degree in law, preferably with bar admission or additional qualification in Compliance management.
- > 5 years of work experience handling compliance and data protection matters in a multinational organization.
- Deep knowledge of international, European and local regulations related to compliance and data protection.
- Know-how and experience in industrial sector(s) is a plus
- A practical, business-oriented approach to identifying and solving business and compliance problems with the ability to act with urgency and passion.
- Proficiency in German and English. Every other language is an asset.
- Excellent research, writing, negotiation, counselling and communications skills and a positive client service orientation.
- Willingness to pitch-in and help with compliance and data protection projects across the organization.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member in cross-functional, cross-national and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to balance compliance with the competing demands of the business.
- Accountability, sound judgment and the ability to take ownership of an issue and provide concise and timely advice.
- Integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
We offer
- Long-term prospects: Secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment
- Valuable support: Great team spirit, extensive onboarding and a wide range of further training opportunities in our own academy at the Bellheim location and online
- Noticeable added value: Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile work on a daily basis, annual vacation of 6 weeks
- Visible performance: attractive remuneration plus variable salary component, company pension scheme
- Attractive extras: corporate benefits, company and team events and free parking spaces
The right job for you?
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Hürsch on the telephone number +41 44 419 44 58.