People Partner (m/w/d)

Cushman & Wakefield; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Germany seeks a People Partner (m/w/d) to advise leaders, bridge HR strategy with local law, and align people practices with business goals. You will work closely with the Head of People Partnering, COEs, Talent Acquisition, Reward and People Services to serve designated client groups.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, change management and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law or related discipline.
• Significant HR Business Partner, People Partner or Senior HR Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Experience managing organisational change and transformation activities.
• Experience in a multinational matrix organisation.
• Experience working in a COE model.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and management teams within assigned business areas.
• Translate business objectives into practical people plans and workforce initiatives.
• Provide guidance on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Use people data, insights and analytics to identify trends and support business decision making.
• Support business transformation, restructuring and change initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance concerns, absence management and workplace conflicts.
• Provide commercially sound, legally compliant recommendations.
• Support leaders with talent reviews, succession planning and retention strategies.
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback and employee development.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring plans and workforce growth.
• Advise on career development and internal mobility opportunities.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Senior HR Generalist

German & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

People Partner (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

The People Partner is a trusted advisor to business leaders, managers and employees, partnering with designated business units to deliver people strategies that support business performance, employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. Working closely with the Head of People Partnering, Centres of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, Reward and People Services teams, the People Partner provides strategic and operational HR support across the employee lifecycle. The role acts as the primary People Team contact for assigned client groups and ensures that people practices are aligned with company strategy, local legislation and Cushman & Wakefield values.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business leaders and management teams within assigned business areas.
• Translate business objectives into practical people plans and workforce initiatives.
• Provide guidance on organisational effectiveness, workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Use people data, insights and analytics to identify trends and support business decision making.
• Support business transformation, restructuring and change initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance concerns, absence management and workplace conflicts.
• Provide commercially sound, legally compliant recommendations.
• Support leaders with talent reviews, succession planning and retention strategies.
• Coach managers on performance management, feedback and employee development.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring plans and workforce growth.
• Advise on career development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Provide practical coaching and guidance to managers on people-related matters.
• Support leaders in building high-performing and engaged teams.
• Promote consistent application of company policies, values and leadership behaviours.
• Support organisation design projects, restructures, acquisitions and integration activities.
• Participate in local and regional People initiatives.
• Drive adoption of People programmes, processes and technology solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of People Team practices and employee experience.
• Partnership with all areas of the COE model to deliver defined People strategies and business excellence.

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law or related discipline.
• Significant HR Business Partner, People Partner or Senior HR Generalist experience.
• Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Experience managing organisational change and transformation activities.
• Experience in a multinational matrix organisation.
• Experience working in a COE model.
• Fluent German and English.

Preferred

• Experience in a multinational matrix organisation.
• Real estate, professional services or consulting industry experience.
• Experience supporting commercial or fee-earning populations.
• Strong workforce analytics and HR technology capability.

What we offer

• Early assumption of responsibility, flat hierarchies and an international and modern working environment, attractive and performance-related remuneration, flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, further training and development opportunities, company pension scheme.

Equal opportunity statement

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com