Senior Human Resources Partner

PUMA Gruppe; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PUMA Group is seeking a Senior Human Resources Partner to serve as a trusted HRBP for managers and employees in the Herzogenaurach area. You will deliver pragmatic people solutions and oversee HR operations across the full lifecycle, including recruitment, workforce planning, compensation, and development.

You will coach leaders, analyse HR metrics, and drive organizational development while ensuring compliance with German labour law and local agreements.

Qualifikationen

• Min. 5 years of experience as HR Business Partner or similar HR role.
• Strong understanding of German Labour law and employee relations.

Aufgaben

• Partner as a trusted HR Business Partner and primary HR contact for managers and employees.
• Deliver end-to-end HR operations across the lifecycle (recruitment, workforce planning, compensation, talent management).
• Analyse workforce metrics and translate insights into actions to improve effectiveness and engagement.
• Coach line managers on HR topics and employee relations.
• Support organizational development, change management, and transformation initiatives.
• Build relationships with works councils and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

German language proficiency

MS Office

Workday

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Human Resources Partner

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

• Partner as a trusted and hands-on HR Business Partner and primary HR point of contact for managers and employees across assigned business areas, providing pragmatic and business-focused people solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end HR operational excellence for all aspects of the HR Life Cycle including but not limited to recruitment, workforce planning, compensation, talent management and development, productivity, recognition, on- and offboarding.
• Analyse workforce and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into targeted actions that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Coach and advise line managers on HR-related topics and employee relations.
• Support organisational development, change management, and transformation initiatives.
• Build and maintain constructive and trust-based relationships with works councils, ensuring compliance with local Labour regulations and collective agreements.
• Promote and strengthen company culture, motivation, and adherence to the company’s values and code of conduct.
• Collaborate closely and proactively with the HR Center of Excellence.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Min. 5 years of experience as a proactive, hands‑on HR Business Partner or similar HR role.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the capability to build trusted relationships across all organisational levels.
• Comprehensive understanding of German Labour law, employee relations, and HR best practices, with a demonstrated ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Self‑confident, trustworthy personality and working independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in German and English (spoken and written) is a must have.
• Analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday).
• We offer flexibility, and this position can be filled on either a full-time or part-time employment.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgement and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organisational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.