Senior HR Business Partner

EPM Scientific; Wuppertal; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Germany is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance and ensure compliance with labor laws. You will oversee employee relations, develop HR policies, and coach leaders on people management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in HR, strong knowledge of German regulations, and fluency in both German and English. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR role.
• In-depth knowledge of German labor law and experience with a works council.
• Ability to influence and build trust at all organizational levels.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic HR guidance on workforce planning and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and HR regulations.
• Oversee employee relations and collaborate with legal teams.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German (C1+)

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic mindset

High discretion

Ausbildung

University degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or Psychology

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to be a driving force in a rapidly expanding environment, making a tangible difference in the process?

Our Client, a global leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner

Tasks

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic HR guidance on workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and organizational transformation
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on employment-related matters
• Oversee all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary actions, contract changes, and terminations, in collaboration with legal and compliance teams
• Foster a constructive relationship with the works council, actively participating in negotiations, consultations, and hearings in accordance with the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring and change management processes
• Develop and implement HR policies and programs that align with local legislation and global HR standards
• Drive the execution of core HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and talent development initiatives
• Leverage HR data and key metrics to inform strategic decisions and enhance operational effectiveness
• Coach and advise leaders on people management, team dynamics, and leadership development
• Collaborate closely with HR specialist teams, including recruitment, compensation & benefits, and learning & development, to deliver integrated HR solutions

Profile

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Psychology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar generalist HR role, ideally in a matrix or international environment
• In-depth knowledge of German labor law and proven experience in working with a works council (Betriebsrat)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on execution capability
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters
• Fluent in German (C1+) and English (B2+) - both written and spoken
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) is a plus

Please contact me on [e-mail] or please call me on [phone] for further information.