Executive HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Knauf Deutschland; Iphofen (VGem); Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Tage Urlaub

Hybrides Arbeitsmodell

Internationale Relocation-Unterstützun

Job summary

Knauf Deutschland sucht eine/n erfahrene/n HR Business Partner, der/die als vertrauenswürdiger Ansprechpartner für leitende Führungskräfte fungiert und strategische Personalfragen mit Vorstandsniveau begleitet.

Sie koordinieren Executive Staffing, Onboarding, Verträge, Vergütung, Benefits, Mobility und Transitionen, treiben Nachfolgeplanung, Leadership-Entwicklung und globale People-Projekte voran und schaffen verlässliche Schnittstellen zu Group People.

Qualifications

• Ausgeprägte Erfahrung in strategischer HR-Business-Partnerschaft mit Senior Executives
• Breites Verständnis des Employee Lifecycle, inklusive Nachfolgeplanung
• Erfahrung in einer internationalen Matrixorganisation
• Ausgeprägte Beratungs- und zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten
• Sicheres Stakeholder-Management und kommunikative Kompetenz in Deutsch und Englisch

Responsibilities

• Vertrauenswürdige Ansprechperson für leitende Geschäftsführer:innen
• Koordination von Executive Staffing, Onboarding, Verträgen, Vergütung, Benefits, Mobility und Transitionen
• Leitung von Nachfolgeplanung, Talent Reviews und Leadership Development
• Schnittstelle zu Group People und anderen HR-Teams zur Umsetzung von People-Lösungen
• Anwendung von Group-Frameworks, Governance, Priorisierung von Themen und Einholung von Feedback

Skills

Executive HR partnering

Executive staffing

Talent management

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Deutsch/Englisch kommunizieren

Education

Relevanter Hochschulabschluss

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture. As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future. Gebr. Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long‑term vision. Can you say ‘yes’?

What you\'ll do

• Act as a trusted People advisor and primary point of contact for assigned senior executives, providing guidance on strategic and operational people matters
• Coordinate executive staffing, selection and onboarding, supporting contracts, compensation, benefits, mobility and transitions
• Lead succession planning, talent reviews and leadership development initiatives as well as strengthening the leadership pipeline for executive roles
• Connect the right stakeholders across Group People and Business Area HR teams to translate business needs into practical, aligned and sustainable People solutions
• Apply Group frameworks, policies and governance consistently, align stakeholders, prioritise key topics and use executive feedback to continuously improve People support and offerings

Who you are

• Relevant degree or an equivalent qualification, combined with several years of experience in strategic HR business partnering, ideally with direct exposure to senior executives and complex organisation
• Broad expertise across the employee lifecycle, including executive recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and international mobility
• Experience working in an international matrix organisation, with the ability to collaborate effectively across specialist People functions and diverse business stakeholders
• Excellent advisory and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively on sensitive or complex people matters
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities, with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach and fluent communication skills in German and English

What we offer you

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family‑owned company (with attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff)
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, (flexitime account) and a modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days
• Career and professional development: Continuous learning and individual development opportunities with a wide range of seminars, webinars and e‑learning opportunities
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases
• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation
• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Daily time savings: Short and convenient commutes thanks to ample parking, direct public transport access via the plant site (, and a shuttle service to our office in Kitzingen)
• Feel Welcome: Structured onboarding days as well as company and team events for a successful start and quick integration into the team
• Take a Break: Canteen with subsidised meals and a barista coffee bar for relaxing breaks

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is one of the world\'s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organisations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.

Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.

Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen.

Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 320 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt.

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