• Support business initiatives which have significant people implications and ensure effective employee engagement through implementation of HR best practices and compliance with policies, procedures and local legislation.  Provide creative and flexible HR solutions to support business growth whilst balancing the company’s interests and the business requirements.


• Contribute to the Group HR Strategy and drive the implementation of local strategic and operational HR programs aligned with the company wide goals and in compliance with local legislation.


• Partner, consult, and advise line managers on all stages of the employee life cycle including performance management, employee development, retention, training, recruitment, induction, employee relations, conflict management and Occupational Health and Safety.


• Implement corporate HR initiatives such as the development of new systems and the introduction of new HR tools, services or benefits. Support the development of HR and corporate policy/processes by researching and analysing data, facilitating management buy-in, through management awareness and staff communication.  Liaise with HR Compensation & Benefits teams on policy changes based on changes to the labour law and/or market practice for Germany.


• Work closely with the finance team in the management of the local payroll and recommend improvements to management of time and attendance and payroll processes and systems.


• Review and initiate process improvements to improve productivity and add value whilst improving the overall employee experience.


• Participate in the annual pay review by researching and presenting any relevant information to HR Compensation & Benefits team to support cases for changes to pay scales, benefits and allowances.


• Identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and morale based on feedback from climate surveys, exit interviews etc., throughout the business by liaising with departmental managers to assist with productivity and retention, and building a positive working environment. 


• In liaison with the Senior HR Business Partner, handle all Employee Relations matters and actively participate in any relevant negotiations/meetings with the Works Councils & ensure compliance with the German Works Constitution Act.

• Educated to Degree level with at least 8 years’ experience in HR, with a minimum of 5 years at middle management level, preferably gained in a large multinational organisation.


• Proven experience in performance management, change management, organisation design, recruitment, employee relations which must include dealing with Works Councils, and employee engagement.


• Excellent knowledge of German employment law, and awareness of local  ‘best practice’ in HR matters


• Good knowledge of German Health & Safety legislation/ practice.


• Proficiency in MS Office.


• Good communication skills and fluency in verbal and written German and English essential.

Information:

• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Germany. The Company will not provide assistance with obtaining work permits.