HR Business Partner driving people processes for ICEYE, a Defence Technology and Earth Observation company. Collaborating with leaders to implement talent plans and foster growth culture.
About the role
- Senior HR Business Partner shaping HR strategies for Merz Aesthetics in Germany and the US. Acting as a trusted advisor and overseeing HR processes to drive business success.
Responsibilities
- You act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, guiding them through all HR-related matters.
- You collaborate with managers in the US and in Germany to design and implement HR strategies that drive business success.
- You oversee and manage all HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and contractual changes.
- You manage yearly HR cycle activities such as Talent Review, Succession Planning, Merit Increase, Target Setting, and Appraisal.
- You work with the business and HR to design effective organizational structures and job roles, supporting change initiatives that ensure smooth transitions and high employee engagement.
- You support leaders in driving performance and talent development by identifying growth opportunities, fostering continuous learning, and facilitating annual talent reviews to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities.
- You coach, develop, and support leadership to grow their capabilities.
- You proactively address employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and confidential manner, fostering a positive and trustful work environment.
- You identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and partner with management to implement innovative and lasting solutions.
- You ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, while guiding leaders through conflict resolution and grievance processes.
- You cooperate trustfully with the Works Council, including negotiation and coordination of co-determination topics.
- You collaborate closely with the HR EMEA team and US-based global HR colleagues to align on regional and global HR projects and initiatives, bridging the gap between US-driven strategies and EMEA-specific needs.
Requirements
- You have 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner or generalist HR role, preferably in a regional or international setting.
- You bring proven expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, change management, and HR operations, ensuring smooth transitions and strong team dynamics.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- You have experience in HR project management and regional HR initiatives.
- You have in-depth understanding of HR processes, labor laws, and best practices.
- You apply sound judgment and a proactive mindset to solve complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
- You demonstrate a strong work ethic, effective prioritization, and a consistent commitment to excellence in dynamic environments.
- You have cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability in a multinational context.
- You have strong facilitation skills for training and HR initiatives.
- You have experience working in a global matrix organization and bridging regional and global strategies.
- You are business fluent in English and German.
- You have a University Degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, Labour Law, or a related field.
Benefits
- Putting people first: You can expect to find an open work culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths at Merz Aesthetics.
- Family and work: Our employees should be able to reconcile their family and work commitments. That’s why you’ll find, for example, company day care centers at our locations.
- Work-life harmony: Our time is precious; our daily routines individual. To help you reconcile work and leisure time with their conflicting demands, we have adopted contemporary flexible working time models.
- Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is the key to success for us. To foster this, we conduct regular development discussions and facilitate a wide range of management and specialist training courses, soft skills courses, e-learning courses, language courses and coaching sessions.
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