Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Hansen Filler Associates; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global tech business is seeking a People Partner for their expanding operations in Germany. This pivotal HR role focuses on aligning strategy with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with local labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, deep knowledge of German employment law, and the ability to build trust-based relationships across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR Business Partner or similar roles.
• Deep understanding of German employment law.
• Fluent German and professional English.

Aufgaben

• Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance, development, offboarding.
• Lead employee relations matters including grievances and terminations.
• Drive local implementation of global HR initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Trust-building

Tools

HR systems

Jobbeschreibung

We’re currently partnering with an innovative global payments and software organisation in their search for an experienced People Partner to support their rapidly growing German operation.

As part of the global People team, this role is pivotal in aligning HR strategy with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring best-in-class HR operations across the region. Reporting into the Senior Director People Partners, the People Partner will act as a trusted advisor to local leadership, helping to deliver scalable and compliant HR solutions that support their ambitious growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders and managers across the DACH region.
• Support the full employee lifecycle – onboarding, performance, development, and offboarding.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with German labour laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary procedures, and terminations.
• Represent the business in Works Council meetings and ensure effective local consultation.
• Drive local implementation of global HR initiatives, processes, and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (CoEs), including Talent, Reward, and L&D, to support local execution.
• Leverage data and insights to inform people strategies and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Required Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR Business Partner, Generalist, or similar HR roles.
• Deep understanding of German employment law and Works Council management.
• Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, matrixed, international environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in HR systems (Workday experience is a plus).
• Fluent German and professional English are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a PE-backed global tech business at a pivotal point in its expansion. You’ll play a critical role in building a scalable, people-first culture in one of their key European markets.

If you’re a confident, collaborative HR professional with a passion for driving people strategies in dynamic environments - we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Human Partner • Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany