HR Business Partner

Stony Brook University; Aldingen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution seeks a Strategic HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business objectives in Germany. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing works council relations, and driving operational excellence within a regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience and a strong understanding of German labor law.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience as a strategic HR Business Partner in an international environment.
• Strong track record of successful collaboration with works councils.
• In-depth knowledge of German labor law and HR standards.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies.
• Act as primary contact with the works council for compliance.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Resilience

Growth Mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a experienced and forward-thinking Strategic HR Business Partner to support our business in Germany. This role partners closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, while driving operational excellence and enabling transformation across a complex, regulated, and international environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in strategic HR leadership, demonstrated experience working with German works councils, and a deep understanding of labor law. With a growth mindset, global perspective, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder needs, this role plays a critical part in shaping talent strategies, fostering leadership development, and supporting long-term organizational success.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Translate business priorities into actionable people and organizational plans that support growth and long-term success. Provide insightful workforce analytics and data-driven recommendations to influence decision-making.
• Works Council Collaboration: Act as the primary HR main point of contact with the works council, ensuring transparent, compliant, and constructive communication. Support and guide management through co-determination processes, negotiations, and employee relations to foster a positive and compliant labor environment.
• Operational Excellence & Standards: Implement, monitor, and continuously improve HR and operational standards within the organization. Ensure consistent application of policies and practices across all levels while supporting compliance in a complex, regulated environment.
• Change & Transformation Leadership: Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructurings and transformation programs, with a focus on sustainable business outcomes and employee engagement. Coach leaders to adopt a growth mindset and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Talent & Leadership Development: Partner with talent management to identify critical skill gaps and develop targeted strategies for leadership development, succession planning, and retention. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as integral parts of business and talent strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and seamless delivery of HR services. Manage competing priorities effectively in a matrix environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Extensive experience as a strategic HR Business Partner in an international environment, with a strong track record of successful collaboration with works councils and in-depth knowledge of German labor law
• Strong operational expertise with a track record of implementing and maintaining HR and business operational standards in complex, regulated environments
• Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly and confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, employees, and external partners
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in dynamic and fast-paced business environments, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving positive outcomes under pressure
• Growth mindset with a strong commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and fostering a culture of development and agility within teams and the wider organization
• Global mindset with experience working across diverse cultures and geographies; comfortable collaborating within matrix organizations and virtual teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build trust and influence cross-functionally while managing competing priorities effectively.
• Data-driven and analytical approach, with the ability to interpret complex HR metrics and translate insights into strategic actions
• Fluent in German and English
  
  

If you are passionate about shaping high-impact people strategies in a global context and thrive in a collaborative, performance-oriented culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

About Hengstler

Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. We supply customers from the most diverse industries, such as automation, mechanical engineering, medical technology and drive technology.For over 170 years we have been known worldwide for our many years of experience and competent service, broad application know-how and high flexibility resulting from a large number of product variants and solutions.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. We supply customers from the most diverse industries, such as automation, mechanical engineering, medical technology and drive technology.For over 170 years we have been known worldwide for our many years of experience and competent service, broad application know-how and high flexibility resulting from a large number of product variants and solutions.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].