HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.
REGIONAL BUSINESS PARTNERS
Are you looking for a new opportunity to showcase your project management and analytical skills? Do you have a strategic mind-set and the ability to build relationships? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with the ability to work with many teams across several businesses?
If so, we have a role as part of the local Business Partner team which supports the Frankfurt Goldman Sachs office. You will help to provide a service to employees at all levels as well as partner with Human Capital Management (HCM) colleagues locally and regionally to deliver the whole spectrum of HR processes and services for Goldman Sachs Bank Europe (GSBE). The primary coverage for this role is Frankfurt, however you will also have exposure to other GS locations across Continental Europe.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support and drive key initiatives and people priorities for the Germany offices, in partnership with London and across the Continental Europe region
2. Partner with HCM functional groups (Diversity & Inclusion, Wellness & Benefits, Employee Relations, Global Mobility, Compensation, Learning, Recruiting) on seamless HCM service to clients and dedicated local initiatives / programmes
3. Engage effectively with business leaders and employees in all aspects of the talent cycle including, including on-boarding for new hires and transfers, developmental programmes, talent reviews, promotions or off-boarding
4. Coordinate with Legal to ensure alignment of local practice with internal policy while taking into account local requirements,. Records Management
5. First point of contact for GS employees in regard to all HCM related queries
6. Provide day-to-day support for HCM processes, such as processing resignations and taking care of administration related to internal transfers
7. Liaise with HCM functional groups, Compliance and Employment Law Group to manage ad hoc audit requests
8. Facilitate administrative support in regulatory processes and requests for the GSBE entity
9. Participate in HCM transformation projects involving further automation and enhancing the use of both our internal shared HCM services
10. Ad-hoc projects across the HCM spectrum, such as the organisation of events and internal training sessions.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
11. Fluency in German and English are essential (written and spoken)
12. 1-3 years’ HR experience, preferably including HR specialist / generalist experience gained within a comparable industry
13. Bachelor's degree
14. German labour law knowledge would be an advantage
15. Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and trustworthiness
16. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
17. Self-motivated and able to work in an autonomous, yet collaborative environment
18. Professional, highly organized with strong execution skills, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
19. Demonstrated client service focus
20. An effective and open communicator
21. Being open and sensitive to cultural/global differences, excellent teamwork skills
22. Systems knowledge: extensive knowledge of MS Office, including Excel
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
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