People Business Partner - m/f/d (R-19378)

Key Responsibilities

• Advise leaders and employees on HR policies, practices, and employee relations topics
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and collaborate with the Works Council
• Provide guidance on employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent handling
• Support organizational design, restructuring, and change initiatives
• Drive performance management processes, including review cycles and enablement
• Partner on talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning
• Support engagement initiatives, including surveys and action planning
• Collaborate on People projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvements, including digitalization and automation

Essential Skills

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in People Business Partner or senior HR roles
• Strong knowledge of German labor law, works constitution, and co-determination
• Strong expertise in works council relations (5+ years): leading negotiations with works councils, conducting formal hearings, negotiating works agreements (BVs) and representing the company
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Office tools…