HR Business Partner (m/w/d)

Preferred location: North of Germany - our locations:Metelen, Kirchlengern, Münster, Norderstedt

The HRBP is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in a specific locations (Metelen, Kirchlengern, Münster, Norderstedt, Dresden). This role serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP will work closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Business Partnering & Workforce Planning

• Partner with leaders to translate business needs into effective people strategies.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, change, and team effectiveness.
• Use HR insights and data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with managers and Talent Acquisition on recruitment for white-collar roles and support blue-collar hiring as required.
• Ensure an effective onboarding experience that supports early productivity and integration.

Performance & Talent Development

• Support performance management, talent reviews, calibration, and succession planning.
• Coach managers on performance, development, and retention of key talent.
• Identify development needs and coordinate relevant learning initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support engagement surveys, analyze results, and develop local action plans.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, culture, and morale.

HR Analytics & Business Impact

• Monitor key HR metrics such as recruitment, retention, engagement, and performance.
• Translate people data into actionable insights and provide regular HR reporting to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner/generalist role.
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and translate HR strategy into local actions.
• Good knowledge of HR best practices and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong collaboration and customer-focused approach.
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

What we offer:

• The established salary range for this position is EUR 5000 - 6500 monthly gross
• Work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Career opportunities within an international organization.
• Ongoing learning, development, and support.

Pay Transparency

The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.

Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

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