Purpose & Objectives
The HR Partner assumes overall responsibility for operational HR topics and the implementation and execution of HR processes and policies in the assigned country. In this generalist role, he/she focuses on HR operations along the employee life cycle.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Own all HR-related matters within the assigned country
- Responsible for implementation and follow-through of all relevant global and local HR-policies and processes
- Enable line managers to be successful in their role and pro-actively support line managers and employees in all HR matters and provide valuable solutions
- Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations and provide advice on employee relation matters
- Set priorities, plan, monitor KPIs, execute and track deliverables
- Play active part in employee engagement, and in creating a positive work environment
- Ensure accurate set-up and handling of employee and compensation data
- Pro-actively lead discussions with stakeholders and professionally manage respective relationships
Requirements
Qualifications and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related business degree
- 4-5 years of working experience in similar (HRBP, HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist) role, covering the entire employee life cycle
- Proven track record of directly supporting managers on general HR matters
- Successfully managed sourcing and recruiting activities
Skills and Competencies
- Broad HR specific knowledge and expertise
- Solid knowledge labor markets within responsibility and of respective employment-related laws and regulations
- Ability to understand business challenges and provide quality solution to improve business success
- Good understanding of different HR practices, trends, technological tools and applications
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to stay focused on deliverables
- Strong skills in leading difficult discussions with demanding business partners
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills; high ability to build relationships globally
- Ability to prioritize tasks, to delegate and keep self and others focused on deliverables
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Understanding regulations in medical device industry will be a plus
- Fluency in German
Personal Qualities
- Quick learner, flexible and pro-active mindset
- Strong team player, willing to take ownership and responsibility
- Strong customer focus and service orientation
- Result-focused, pro-active and ability to set priorities, focus on high-quality deliverables and can-do follow-through
- Look for state-of-the-art solutions and leave own comfort zone to get things done
- Execute measures that ensure professional functioning of HR fundamentals
