As a Senior HR Business Partner you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees across a defined business area. You will drive HR strategy lead key people initiatives and ensure compliance with German labor law while fostering a constructive and transparent relationship with the works council (Betriebsrat). Your role will be pivotal in shaping a people-centric legally sound HR environment that supports both business goals and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders on all HR-related topics including workforce planning talent development performance management and organizational changes
- Provide expert guidance on German labor law and ensure HR practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Manage a full spectrum of employee relations matters (e.g. disciplinary actions contract changes dismissals) in coordination with legal and compliance teams
- Build and maintain a constructive and cooperative relationship with the works council including participation in negotiations hearings and consultations under the Works Constitution Act (BetrVG)
- Support and lead change management and restructuring processes within the business unit
- Design and implement HR policies and initiatives that align with both local regulations and global HR standards
- Drive the implementation of HR processes and tools including performance reviews compensation cycles and talent programs
- Analyze HR data and KPIs to inform strategic decision-making and improve HR service delivery
- Coach and support leaders on people management team dynamics and leadership development
- Ensure smooth coordination with HR centers of expertise (recruiting compensation & benefits learning & development etc.)
Your 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
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Category Management,Channel Marketing,ABAP,Administration Support,Accident Investigation,AV
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Senior Hr Partner • Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany