HR Generalist II (f/m/d)

Corporate; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a HR Generalist II to act as a key link between HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the wider HR organization. You will handle complex HR cases, support HR processes, and help drive continuous improvement across Life Sciences operations in the assigned geography.

The role reports to the Senior HR Manager, LS Generalist Team, with preferred onsite locations in Mannheim, Dreieich, Wetzlar or Darmstadt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a generalist role.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, case management systems, and related business applications.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, business units, or operating companies.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex HR cases and provide SME on employee lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, time and attendance, benefits, and other HR inquiries.
• Partner with People Partners, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and COEs to ensure effective case escalation, issue resolution, and end-to-end service delivery.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and HR processes, including involvement in talent acquisition activities.
• Document case activities and maintain accurate records in HR systems to support compliance, auditability, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyze recurring issues, and contribute to standardization and continuous improvement in HR Service Delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

Learn about Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

HR Generalist II (f/m/d)

The HR Generalist II (f/m/d) serves as a key link between HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the broader Human Resources organization. This role supports complex, non-standard, and higher-risk Human Resources situations that require application of policy, process expertise, and problem resolution skills. The HR Generalist II operates within a standardized Human Resources delivery model and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance service quality, consistency, and employee experience across the Life Sciences Platformin the assigned geography.

This position reports to the Senior HR Manager, LS Generalist Team and is part of the Life Sciences Human Resources organization. The preferred work location for this role is onsite in Dreieich, Wetzlar, Mannheim, or Darmstadt.

What You’ll Do

• Resolve complex Human Resources cases and provide subject matter expertise on employee lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, time and attendance, benefits, and other Human Resources inquiries.
• Partner with People Partners, Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Centers of Excellence to ensure effective case escalation, issue resolution, and end-to-end service delivery.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and Human Resources processes, including participation in talent acquisition activities as assigned.
• Document case activities and maintain accurate records in Human Resources systems to support compliance, auditability, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyze recurring issues, and contribute to standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across Human Resources Service Delivery.

The Essential Requirements of the Job Include

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a Human Resources generalist or specialty discipline.
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), case management systems, and related business applications.
• Experience supporting multiple sites, business units, or operating companies.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess

• Experience independently managing complex Human Resources cases within established policies and procedures.
• Experience providing compensation or hiring support during recruitment processes.
• Experience working within a shared services or case management environment.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.