Manager, Human Resources (all genders)
BioAgilytixGermany4 days ago
Full-timeHuman Resources
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BioAgilytix is a leading global contract research organization focused on supporting pharmaceutical and biotech partners at all stages of drug development. With laboratory locations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, California, Australia, and Germany, BioAgilytix provides PK, immunogenicity, biomarker, and cell‐based assay services that support the development and release testing of therapeutics in various industries and disease states. For more information, see www.bioagilytix.com.
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Human Resources to strengthen our team in Hamburg. In this role, you will lead the HR department at the Hamburg site and provide both strategic and operational support to a dynamic laboratory with up to 130 scientists. You will advise leaders and employees on all HR-related matters and ensure compliance with German labor law as well as internal policies. Ideally, you have practical experience in recruitment, working with the works council, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR), and implementing HR projects aimed at promoting engagement and performance.
Your Tasks:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Human Resources to strengthen our team in Hamburg. In this role, you will lead the HR department at the Hamburg site and provide both strategic and operational support to a dynamic laboratory with up to 130 scientists. You will advise leaders and employees on all HR-related matters and ensure compliance with German labor law as well as internal policies. Ideally, you have practical experience in recruitment, working with the works council, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR), and implementing HR projects aimed at promoting engagement and performance.
Your Tasks:
- Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the Hamburg site, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Works Council, ensuring compliance with German labor law and co-determination requirements
- Coach and advise managers on performance feedback, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and change management
- Lead employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, and corrective actions
- Champion onboarding, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives at the site level
- Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, and development planning
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and interview processes; support candidate experience as needed
- Coordinate HR actions with payroll and shared services partners, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and record-keeping requirements
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience with strong emphasis on HR Business Partnering and employee relations
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field, or
- Experience working within German labor law and Works Council environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Consulting competence at eye level – even with unpleasant topics
- Intercultural competence and openness, especially in international exchange
- High level of service orientation and a structured way of working, hands‐on mentality
- Familiarity with BEM procedures, working time models and part-time arrangements
- Very good German and good English skills ‐ written and spoken
- International cooperation in a dynamic, international life science company
- Collegial environment with flat hierarchies and open communication
- Flexible working hours and mobile working possible
- Space for your own ideas and professional development
- Modern work equipment, subsidy for the HVV professional ticket and free parking
- Above-average participation in the company pension scheme
- Additional above-average company health insurance
- Team Events & Corporate Benefits
- Complimentary drinks and snacks
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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