HR Business Partner

Eigen Development; Münster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4 is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals across our growth initiatives. The role partners with leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, and culture initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong consultative skills, experience with HRIS systems (ADP, iCIMS), and a track record of influencing at all levels while ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years HR experience in a complex environment.
• Strong consultative and influencing skills with proven business impact.
• Experience managing employee relations, talent initiatives, and organizational change.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with business leaders to align workforce plans with objectives.
• Execute HR programs with accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
• Coach managers on leadership, performance management, and succession planning.
• Champion inclusive culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal standards; address employee relations issues fairly.

Skills

HR partnership

Consultative influence

Communication skills

Change management

Team coaching

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

HRIS: ADP

HRIS: iCIMS

Data analytics tools

Job description

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

HR Business Partner operates at the intersection of people and business execution. This role is responsible for ensuring workforce strategies directly enable operational performance, organizational agility, and cultural alignment. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, the HRBP provides both strategic guidance and operational execution to ensure Shift4 attracts, develops, and retains the talent necessary to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Align workforce plans with business objectives, ensuring people strategies support execution, growth, and efficiency.

• Serve as a business-focused advisor to managers, connecting organizational priorities with team-level needs.

Operational Delivery

• Execute HR programs and initiatives with accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.

• Apply workforce data and insights to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.

Leadership & Talent Enablement

• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and team development.

• Support career pathing, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives to strengthen the workforce pipeline.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion Shift4's culture by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and accountability.

• Drive initiatives that improve engagement, recognition, and retention across teams.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and internal standards.

• Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues with fairness, discretion, and minimal disruption to business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 3-5+ years of HR experience, including HR business partnership in a complex environment.

• Strong consultative and influencing skills with proven ability to impact business outcomes.

• Experience managing employee relations, talent initiatives, and organizational change.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, iCIMS) and data analysis tools.

• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.

• SHRM-CP/SCP preferred; experience in high-volume or call center environments a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.