Ph4About us /h4pemCognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week depending on the role. /em /p pWe are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home /ph4Tasks /h4pWe are looking for an experienced HR Professional to cover the full range of HR activities and work in close alignment with the business towards executing the HR and business strategies. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting into the Lead HR Business Partner of the Cognex Engineering organizations in Europe. /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppstrongHR Leadership /strong: /pullipPartner with business leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring effective workforce planning and performance management. /p /lilipSupport organizational design and structure to enable talent optimization and drive business success. /p /li /ulpstrongPerformance Management /strong: /pullipEnhance productivity by driving ongoing performance discussions, coaching, and, when necessary, implementing disciplinary actions or terminations. /p /lilipFacilitate the establishment of clear performance objectives and oversee their timely evaluation. /p /li /ulpstrongOrganizational Development Change Management /strong: /pullipIdentify and address structural barriers to achieving strategic initiatives. /p /lilipRevise organizational designs and resource allocation to support business goals effectively. /p /lilipHelp create a change ready culture and use data to predict and plan. /p /li /ulpstrongTalent Development /strong: /pullipIdentify high-potential employees and create tailored development plans to ensure succession planning and readiness for critical roles. /p /lilipDrive employee engagement by fostering a culture of feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement. /p /li /ulpstrongEmployee Relations /strong: /pullipPromote a positive employee relations environment by addressing concerns proactively and maintaining open communication. /p /lilipEnhance retention strategies by cultivating an engaging workplace culture. /p /li /ulpstrongTalent Acquisition /strong: /ppCollaborate with the recruitment team to attract and hire top talent that aligns with Cognex’s values and objectives and the mission of the business /ph4Profile /h4pstrongQualifications and Competencies /strong /pullip7+ years relevant working experience and proven success in a similar role, ideally supporting engineering organizations (Software and Hardware) at European level with focus on Germany and Eastern Europe. /p /lilipExpert knowledge and experience in general employment law, overall company HR policies and processes. /p /lilipExperience in managing complex employee relations cases. /p /lilipAbility to build a strong reputation by developing relationships with internal and external customers. /p /lilipExcellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, especially in sensitive and conflict situations. /p /lilipAbility to navigate “gray area” and make effective decisions. /p /lilipA self-starter with a creative and flexible approach to work, with proven ability for adapting to fast-paced and dynamic work environment. /p /lilipKnowledge and experience with German employment law, administration and market practices. /p /lilipFluency in English and German. /p /lilipExcellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), adept at data analytics. /p /lilipExperience with Workday is a strong advantage. /p /lilipBachelor’s Degree in a HR-related field required, Master’s Degree is a strong advantage. /p /li /ulh4We offer /h4ullipBeing part of an international HR team with a holistic approach. /p /lilipChallenging and diverse area of responsibility in a fast-growing international company. /p /lilipGreat personal and professional development opportunities. /p /lilipUnique people-centric company culture of “Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast”. /p /lilipMulticultural environment in a pleasant office with own gym and many team activities. /p /lilipstrongBenefits: Occupational Pension Plan, 30 days holidays plus 1 company day, Gym, Job Bike, free drinks, team events, regular salary reviews /strong /p /li /ulh4Contact /h4pKevin Duemont /ppRecruiting Lead Europe /pp (Inhalt entfernt) /pp (Inhalt entfernt) /p /p