HR Business Partner EMEA (m/f/d) - 2 year fixed-term contract

BIRKENSTOCK; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BIRKENSTOCK in Köln is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, partnering with leaders and Talent Acquisition to deliver a seamless people agenda.

The role requires 3–5 years of international experience, expertise in Talent Management and Organizational Development, fluency in German and English, and willingness to travel across Europe; you will shape workforce planning and HR initiatives in a fast-growing global

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner in international fashion/lifestyle or product-driven company.
• Experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development or Organizational Development is an advantage.
• Business-minded with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and proactive problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Partner with leaders and employees across functions to provide strategic HR guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless hiring and onboarding.
• Own and coordinate workforce planning with business leaders.
• Drive key people processes, including performance management, talent development, salary reviews and succession planning.
• Advise managers on employee relations and changes in the organization.
• Lead HR projects focused on Talent Management and organizational development.
• Use insights to support decision-making and improve HR processes.
• Foster a positive, high-performing environment while ensuring policy compliance.

Kenntnisse

HR Strategy & Guidance

Talent Management

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

MS Office / SharePoint

SAP HR / SuccessFactors

Fluent German & English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR/Business

Tools

SAP HR Systems

SuccessFactors

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with leaders and employees across dedicated office functions, providing strategic and operational HR guidance throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure a seamless hiring and onboarding experience for new employees.
• Own and coordinate workforce planning activities in partnership with business leaders.
• Drive key people processes, including performance management, talent development, salary reviews and succession planning.
• Proactively advise managers on employee relations, organizational changes and people-related topics.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and initiatives as part of our HR roadmap, with a particular focus on Talent Management and organizational development.
• Use people insights and business understanding to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Foster a positive, engaging and high-performing work environment while ensuring compliance with local HR policies and employment legislation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a focus on Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within an international fashion, lifestyle or product-driven company.
• Experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development or Organizational Development is an advantage.
• A business-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships and confidently challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a structured, solution-oriented and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and service-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including SharePoint, and experience working with SAP HR systems (SuccessFactors is a plus).
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.

WE OFFER

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is.