Human Resources Business Partner

NOVA Biomedical GmbH; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Biomedical GmbH is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive people operations and partner with leadership in a fast‑paced, international environment. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, champion culture, ensure compliance with German labor laws, and guide day‑to‑day HR matters.

Key duties include coordinating onboarding, lifecycle management, payroll collaboration, HR policy guidance, and data integrity within the HRIS, with a hybrid work setup in Frankfurt (3 days

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR roles (BP/Generalist).
• Comprehensive knowledge of German employment law.
• Experience supporting international, matrixed teams.
• Strong HR administration and data management.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations and HR policies.
• Oversee onboarding, probation reviews, internal mobility, promotions, transfers and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with German employment law and European labor standards.
• Collaborate with finance for payroll and benefits administration.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate workforce analytics.
• Support local hiring initiatives with recruiting partners.

Skills

HR business partner

German employment law

HR compliance

HRIS proficiency

Payroll/Benefits workflows

Bilingual English/German

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affir…

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on HR Business Partner to drive people operations and partner closely with our leadership and employees. In this pivotal role, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, champion company culture, ensure compliance with complex local labor regulations, and provide strategic day‑to‑day guidance on all people matters within a fast‑paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational HR Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, offering expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, career development, and HR policies.
• Full Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee and execute seamless HR processes from onboarding and probation reviews to internal mobility, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Compliance & Legal Governance: Ensure all HR practices, contracts, and documentation strictly comply with German employment legislation and relevant European labor standards.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Partner closely with internal finance teams and external payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll execution and benefits administration.
• HRIS & Data Management: Maintain immaculate data integrity and records within the company HRIS, generating periodic reporting and workforce analytics as required.
• Talent Acquisition Support: Collaborate directly with hiring managers and external talent partners—including specialized recruitment teams—to support local hiring initiatives and talent benchmarking.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive experience operating as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or in a similar dedicated HR function.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of German employment law, works council interactions (where applicable), and standard HR compliance practices.
• Demonstrated success supporting diverse teams within an international, matrixed, or multicultural corporate setting.
• Proven strength in HR administration, data maintenance, HRIS proficiency, and baseline understanding of payroll/benefits workflows.
• Full professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is strictly required.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

Work Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science‑driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting‑edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA‑registered, ISO‑certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry‑trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission‑driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real‑world impact on global health.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.