Employee Relations Specialist within the Global HR Delivery Team handling workplace issues and ensuring compliance. Working closely with cross - functional teams in the US.
About the role
- Manager in Human Resources at BioAgilytix overseeing HR operations and compliance at Hamburg site. Providing strategic support to a team of scientists while ensuring labor law compliance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the Hamburg site, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Works Council, ensuring compliance with German labor law and co-determination requirements.
- Coach and advise managers on performance feedback, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and change management.
- Lead employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, and corrective actions.
- Champion onboarding, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives at the site level.
- Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and interview processes; support candidate experience as needed.
- Coordinate HR actions with payroll and shared services partners, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and record-keeping requirements.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on HR business partnering and employee relations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working within the framework of German labor law and with Works Council environments.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to consult respectfully at eye level, including on difficult or sensitive topics.
- Intercultural competency and openness, especially in international collaboration.
- High level of service orientation, a structured approach to work, and a hands‑on mentality.
- Familiarity with BEM procedures, working-time models, and part-time arrangements.
- Very good German and good English skills — written and spoken.
Benefits
- International collaboration in a dynamic, global life-science company.
- Collegial environment with flat hierarchies and open communication.
- Flexible working hours and the option for mobile working.
- Space for your own ideas and professional development.
- Modern work equipment, subsidy for the HVV professional ticket, and free parking.
- Above-average employer contribution to the company pension scheme.
- Additional above-average company health insurance.
- Team events and corporate benefits.
- Complimentary drinks and snacks.
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