Human Resource Business Partner

Country Human Resources Business Partner – 1 Year Contract

Location: Berlin, Germany

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote

We are seeking an experienced Country Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to partner with senior country leadership and drive the local people agenda within a fast-paced, international organisation.

This role combines strategic HR business partnering, organisational development, employee relations, change management and people analytics. You will work closely with senior leaders to translate business priorities into actionable HR initiatives while ensuring local HR requirements and employee needs are effectively represented.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Country Management Team, Sales leadership and senior stakeholders to develop and execute the country people strategy
• Translate global HR priorities into local HR initiatives, projects and action plans
• Act as a strategic HR advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders
• Identify local HR service requirements and coordinate with the wider HR organisation to deliver against priorities
• Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters
• Provide guidance on people, organisational and change-related issues
• Support leadership teams through organisational change and transformation initiatives
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence and regional HR teams on strategic programmes
• Identify local HR requirements, risks and opportunities and ensure they are addressed through the appropriate HR channels
• Use people data, HR metrics and workforce insights to identify trends and support business decision-making
• Translate people analytics into actionable recommendations that improve HR services and business outcomes
• Support talent management, organisational development and leadership initiatives
• Coach and advise senior leaders on people-related matters
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement across a complex, international and matrixed HR environment

Requirements

• Several years of progressive experience across HR Business Partnering, strategic HR consulting and/or HR leadership
• Experience operating across both operational and strategic HR environments
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and management teams
• Strong experience in strategic HR business partnering, talent management and organisational development
• Experience managing or advising on complex employee relations matters
• Strong understanding of local German employment legislation and HR requirements
• Experience working within an international, matrixed organisation
• Comfortable partnering with HR Centres of Excellence and regional/global HR teams
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data, people analytics and workforce metrics
• Strong organisational and execution skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Fluent German and English language skills are essential
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Human Resources or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered

Core Competencies

• Strategic HR Business Partnering
• Senior Leadership Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Organisational Development
• Talent Management
• Change Management
• People Analytics & HR Data
• German Employment Legislation
• Stakeholder Management
• HR Strategy & Planning
• Matrix Organisation Experience
• Cross-functional Collaboration

What’s Offered

• 12-month maternity cover contract
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Berlin office and 2 days remotely
• Competitive compensation package
• Monthly travel allowance
• Monthly food allowance
• Company pension contribution
• Urban Sports Club membership
• International and diverse working environment
• Employee communities and resource groups
• Regular team and social activities