Human Resources Business Partner

We are representing a leading manufacturing company (the employer's name remains confidential until a non-disclosure agreement is signed) in the search for an experienced HR Business Partner.

The HR Business Partner will function as a subject matter expert, handling escalated inquiries from associates or managers/supervisors. Their responsibilities include guaranteeing associates have access to necessary support and ensuring the company's compliance with all relevant country requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and counsel on performance, compensation, career development, etc. that align with and support the business strategy.
• Effectively guide leaders through difficult situations, employee relations and conflict.
• Understand and be able to communicate HR policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ask critical questions in order to evaluate situation and provide guidance.
• Maintain broad-based knowledge of the organization and its operations.
• Effectively and efficiently navigate through complex global organizations to resolve issues.
• Provide relevant updates and/or concerns regarding service delivery model for selected countries.
• Oversee policy & compliance.
• Support the implementation of global HR strategies.
• Handle escalated self-service transactions.
• Development of personnel policy initiatives based on corporate goals in intensive cooperation with the managers of stakeholder departments.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably as an HR Specialist.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business & Human Resource Management, or a related discipline from a recognized University of Applied Sciences is preferred.
• Experience in HR Shared Services Operations, HR Business partnering, or HR Service Delivery is preferred.
• In depth experience of dealing with works councils in Germany.
• Fluent verbal and written German.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Strong consultative skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws and regulations.

What we offer you:

• A family-friendly company with a flexible working time system.
• Holiday and Christmas bonuses and the option of a company pension scheme.
• Applicants with disabilities will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.