Executive HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Gebr. Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?

• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?

• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?

• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Act as a trusted People advisor and primary point of contact for assigned senior executives, providing guidance on strategic and operational people matters

• Coordinate executive staffing, selection and onboarding, supporting contracts, compensation, benefits, mobility and transitions

• Lead succession planning, talent reviews and leadership development initiatives as well as strengthening the leadership pipeline for executive roles

• Connect the right stakeholders across Group People and Business Area HR teams to translate business needs into practical, aligned and sustainable People solutions

• Apply Group frameworks, policies and governance consistently, align stakeholders, prioritise key topics and use executive feedback to continuously improve People support and offerings

Who you are

• Relevant degree or an equivalent qualification, combined with several years of experience in strategic HR business partnering, ideally with direct exposure to senior executives and complex organisation

• Broad expertise across the employee lifecycle, including executive recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and international mobility

• Experience working in an international matrix organisation, with the ability to collaborate effectively across specialist People functions and diverse business stakeholders

• Excellent advisory and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively on sensitive or complex people matters