• Architect and lead the onboarding journey for new hires, ensuring they have the tools, access, and training needed to succeed immediately. • Manage operations to meet local legal standards and lead security compliance processes (SOC2, data privacy audits, etc.). • Own the annual performance review cycle, implementing frameworks that drive professional growth and transparent feedback. • Serve as the primary point of contact for our international contractors, managing relationships to ensure high satisfaction, retention, and morale. • Partner with Recruiting to analyze hiring needs, monitor retention metrics, and refine our overall talent strategy. • Champion a positive, inclusive remote work environment that aligns with our global values.

• Own and actively manage ERP and HRIS integrations across multiple partner companies • Deliver integrations on schedule with minimal disruption to operations • Serve as the primary point of accountability for integration timelines, risks, and outcomes • Ensure core systems are correctly linked and data flows reliably • Define, enforce, and maintain Cobalt data standards, taxonomies, and integration best practices • Partner closely with functional leaders to translate business requirements into system configurations • Lead training and change management efforts • Act as a trusted advisor to partner company CEOs

Role Description Als Senior Agile People Lead (m/w/d) stärkst du die Zusammenarbeit im Team, baust Brücken zwischen unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und unterstützt die individuelle Entwicklung deiner Teammitglieder. Mit einem klaren Blick für Strukturen und Prozesse hilfst du dabei, agile und nachhaltige Arbeitsweisen zu etablieren. Qualifications - Abgeschlossenes technisches oder wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation - Mehrjährige Erfahrung in der Führung und Entwicklung von Teams, idealerweise im IT-Umfeld - Fundierte Kenntnisse in agilen Methoden und Frameworks - Erfahrung im Aufbau nachhaltiger Strukturen und der Begleitung von Veränderungsprozessen - Sehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, unterschiedliche Perspektiven zusammenzuführen - Sehr gute Deutsch (C1-Niveau)- und gute Englischkenntnisse (B2-Niveau) Requirements - Führung des Teams mit Fokus auf People Management und individuelle Weiterentwicklung - Stärkung der Zusammenarbeit und Etablierung nachhaltiger Strukturen - Coaching des Teams in agilen Methoden und Unterstützung bei der Anwendung in der Praxis - Begleitung von Veränderungsprozessen mit einem lösungsorientierten Ansatz - Verantwortung für Personalplanung, Recruiting und Onboarding neuer Teammitglieder - Initiierung und Steuerung von Projekten zur Optimierung von Arbeitsabläufen Benefits - Du arbeitest in einem Umfeld, das auf Zusammenarbeit, Eigenverantwortung und kontinuierliches Lernen setzt. - Jedes Teammitglied hat die Möglichkeit, aktiv mitzugestalten – sowohl im Produkt als auch in der eigenen Weiterentwicklung. - Wir fördern Austausch über Teamgrenzen hinweg und bieten viel Raum für Eigeninitiative und neue Ideen.

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Job Category HR Position Summary Empowering People. Driving Performance. At Bridgestone, our teammates are at the heart of everything we do. As the HRBP CA HR Compliance Specialist supporting our Bridgestone Retail Operations across California, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring employment practices align with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws across our California operations. You will coordinate compliance initiatives, conduct internal audits, assist in policy development, conduct trainings, analyze trends, and support business practices to maintain our culture of fairness, transparency, and integrity. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role and the teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region they are supporting and will work remotely with travel as needed to retail stores, regional offices and meetings. Expected salary range of $105-115k Pay Range: $82,700.00 - $128,200.00 Responsibilities What You Will Achieve Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations across California. Conduct regular audits of HR files, onboarding documentation, timekeeping practices, CA operations practice, and record retention procedures to ensure legal and internal policy compliance. Support the drafting, updating, and implementation of HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance programs. Maintain required employee notices, records, and reports to meet jurisdictional requirements. Who You Are A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization. A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment. A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority. Minimum Qualifications ​ What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 3–5 years of progressive California HR experience with a strong focus on compliance, auditing, or employee relations. In-depth knowledge of federal and California state employment law (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, wage & hour, pay transparency, etc.). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Required travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events. Experience with union environments and labor relations is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. A diverse and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.