HR Business Partner Germany – International Industrial Group

Batka International; Dortmund; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batka International in Dortmund, Germany, is recruiting an HR Business Partner Germany to lead HR operations across two manufacturing sites with ~160 employees, reporting to VP Organisational Development.

The role blends strategic HR with hands-on delivery, strengthening local HR, harmonising processes, and developing the HR team while ensuring German labour law compliance and Works Council collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a similar role.
• Industrial/manufacturing sector experience is essential.
• Solid knowledge of German employment law; works with Betriebsrat.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities across two manufacturing sites and act as partner to operational management.
• Structure, implement and harmonise HR processes, policies and practices.
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with German labour law and Works Council.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, talent development and performance management.
• Contribute to building and developing the local HR team.
• Support organisational change and Group-wide HR initiatives.
• Maintain a strong presence on both sites and collaborate with international HR stakeholders.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Industrial experience

German employment law

Works Council experience

HR process development

Team management

Bilingual German/English

Communication skills

Job description

Batka International is recruiting an HR Business Partner Germany on behalf of an international industrial manufacturing group operating across Europe, North America and Asia.

The position covers two manufacturing sites with approximately 160 employees, reporting directly to the VP of Organisational Development and People Strategy.

Working closely with local management, you will take responsibility for HR operations across both sites, playing a key role in strengthening the local HR function, harmonising processes and supporting organisational development.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic HR responsibilities with a hands-on operational role, while contributing to the development and leadership of a local HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities across both manufacturing sites, acting as a trusted partner to operational management.
• Structure, implement and harmonise HR processes, policies and practices.
• Manage employee relations, ensuring compliance with German labour law and maintaining constructive relationships with the Works Council (Betriebsrat).
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, talent development and performance management.
• Contribute to building, managing and developing the local HR team.
• Support organisational change and the implementation of Group-wide HR initiatives.
• Maintain a strong presence on both sites, working closely with managers and manufacturing employees.
• Collaborate with international HR stakeholders to ensure alignment between local needs and Group strategy.

Your Profile

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager or in a similar HR position.
• Strong experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Solid knowledge of German employment law and practical experience working with Works Councils.
• Experience supporting operational management and production teams.
• Ability to develop and implement HR processes and support organisational transformation.
• Experience in HR team management or development would be highly valued.
• A proactive, pragmatic and hands-on approach, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent German and English are essential.

What We Offer

• A key HR position within an established international industrial group.
• Responsibility for two manufacturing sites and approximately 160 employees.
• The opportunity to structure and develop the local HR function and contribute to building an HR team.
• A dynamic environment combining operational autonomy, international collaboration and organisational transformation.
• Permanent, full-time position based in the Dortmund area, requiring regular presence across both manufacturing sites.