HR Business Partner

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks a senior HR Business Partner to serve as the main HR partner for a business vertical, aligning people strategies with business goals and partnering with the General Manager and leadership team.

You will coach leaders through performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness, drive workforce planning, succession and engagement initiatives, oversee investigations, ensure legal compliance, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, partnering with business leaders.
• Strong ability to influence leaders with sound judgment and business acumen.
• Extensive employee relations experience including investigations and compliance with employment laws.
• Experience supporting multi-state workforces in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws; California experience is a plus.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution amid multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• HRIS experience required; UKG and PeopleSoft a plus; proficient Excel.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for an assigned business vertical, partnering with the GM and leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, providing practical HR guidance to support performance and employee experience.
• Coach leaders through employee relations, performance mgmt, development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner on workforce planning, talent development, succession, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities and propose proactive solutions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, L&D, and other HR functions to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead or support organizational change, growth, restructures, and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and consistent policy application.
• Provide guidance to ERPs, serving as escalation point for complex issues.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Coaching leaders

Employee relations

Performance management

Leadership development

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Engagement strategies

Analytical thinking

HR metrics

Communication

Confidentiality

HR policy compliance

Project guidance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

HRIS (UKG)

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for an assigned business vertical, partnering directly with the General Manager and leadership team to align people strategies with business objectives
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, providing practical HR guidance that supports both business performance and the employee experience
• Coach leaders through employee relations, performance management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and difficult employee situations
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention initiatives
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and performance improvement while minimizing organizational risk
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities and recommend proactive solutions that improve organizational performance
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to deliver integrated people solutions
• Lead or support organizational change initiatives, including business growth, restructures, workforce transitions, and acquisitions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining consistent application of company policies and HR practices
• Provide coaching, guidance, and oversight to Employee Resources Partners (ERPs), ensuring consistent delivery of day‑to‑day HR support while serving as the escalation point for complex employee and business matters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience partnering directly with business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders through sound judgment, business acumen, and practical HR solutions
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and employment law compliance
• Experience supporting operational, field‑based, or multi‑state workforces in a fast‑paced environment
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws; California employment law experience strongly preferred
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, coaching, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to leverage HR metrics to support business decisions
• HRIS experience required; UKG and PeopleSoft experience is a plus
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and professionalism
• Experience in telecommunications, utilities, energy, construction, industrial services, or another field service environment is a plus
• Experience leading projects or providing guidance to HR team members is preferred
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws, while effectively partnering with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals. Proven ability to analyze HR metrics and implement solutions that enhance workforce performance and engagement.