Senior Human Resources Business Partner Manager – Cologne, Germany
Are you ready to take on a strategic HR role where your expertise and insights drive meaningful organizational change? A global technology leader is looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where continuous improvement and innovation are at the core of the company’s culture.
With your extensive HR knowledge and experience, you will support business leaders in interpreting complex people and organizational challenges while providing strategic recommendations. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping to shape a culture of engagement, inclusion, and high performance.
This role is based in Cologne, Germany and reports to the Senior HR Director EMEAI & APAC. You will work closely with people leaders, HR colleagues, and cross-functional teams to drive key talent and organizational initiatives.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
✔ HR Business Partnering – Serve as a strategic partner to people leaders, providing insights and solutions to enhance workforce engagement, talent management, and business performance.
✔ Employee Engagement & Culture – Support leaders in fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace by analyzing engagement data, identifying key trends, and implementing initiatives to enhance retention and productivity.
✔ Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) – Partner with leadership and HR teams to integrate IDE best practices across policies, talent development, and workplace culture.
✔ Performance & Talent Management – Guide managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
✔ Employee Relations & Compliance – Provide guidance on HR policies, workplace issues, and best practices to ensure a fair, compliant, and productive work environment.
✔ Workforce Planning & Organizational Development – Support leaders with workforce planning strategies, talent assessment, restructuring, and business-driven organizational changes.
✔ Manager Development – Equip leaders with tools and knowledge to effectively recruit, develop, and retain top talent, while enhancing their capabilities through coaching and tailored HR programs.
🔹 What We’re Looking For:
✔ 8+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, or a similar role.
✔ Strong ability to interpret business challenges and recommend HR solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
✔ Proven success in coaching, influencing, and problem-solving across multiple levels of leadership.
✔ Experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives with data-driven decision-making.
✔ Strong knowledge of organizational design, employee relations, talent management, compensation, and change management.
✔ Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with leaders.
✔ Fluency in German and English (mandatory).
🔹 Preferred Qualifications:
✔ Experience in project management and execution, particularly in HR transformation initiatives.
✔ Strong understanding of business drivers and operational challenges.
✔ Familiarity with Oracle HCM systems.
✔ Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on a global organization by shaping its people strategy and culture. If you're ready to drive HR excellence and support a dynamic business environment, we'd love to hear from you!
