Senior HR Business Partner
A well-established, multinational business with operations across Europe is hiring a senior HR business partner. Partnering with senior leaders across two local locations, the successful candidate will drive the people agenda across organisational design, change, talent and leadership capability - collaborating closely with HR counterparts across Europe to bring consistency and momentum to a people function that is actively evolving to match the business’s ambition.
What’s on offer
Base salary €90,000–€110,000 with a performance bonus on top. Car allowance, pension with employer contribution, and a salary conversion pension option. Private accident insurance, home office setup support for new starters, corporate discount programme, generous annual leave entitlement, external training support, and an on-site gym.
How you’ll work
Two days onsite per week, to be based in either Cologne or Frankfurt area, and 3 remote days per week. The role will involve travel to the European headquarters, every couple of months (this is a short haul flight and may include an over-night stay).
The role
The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders, work closely with HR counterparts across Europe, and take ownership of the people agenda across a workforce spanning two locations. The business partnering model is still being embedded and this person will need to drive it.
What you’ll be doing
* Partner with senior leaders on organisational design, talent, performance and all significant people matters
* Lead organisational design initiatives end to end - from analysis and planning through to implementation and embedding
* Develop people plans that are compliant with relevant employment legislation across both jurisdictions
* Support leaders through change and transformation - new operating models, structural shifts and cultural change
* Drive talent development, succession planning and performance management across the organisation
* Coach the HR team to shift from a transactional to a strategic business partnering approach — role-modelling what good looks like
* Build leadership capability through direct coaching, advice and challenge at senior level
* Manage the relationship with the works council (Betriebsrat) constructively and in line with co-determination requirements
* Use people data and analytics to surface issues early and inform business decisions
* Collaborate with the wider group HR community on talent, reward, learning and inclusion
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Significant senior HRBP experience gained in an international, matrixed organisation
* Demonstrated experience leading organisational design projects from start to finish
* Strong working knowledge of German employment law
* A track record in change leadership and business transformation
* Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior level
* Comfortable working independently, making sound judgements with limited direction and standing firm when needed
* Fluent German and English - both required
* Degree-qualified in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related field
Desirable
* Experience working with works councils (Betriebsrat)
* Experience in a dual-jurisdiction HR environment
* Project management skills