Herzogenaurach, Germany Human Resources Partner Human Resources

Human Resources Partner

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will partner with leaders across the Wholesale organization in DACH and Benelux, supporting the execution of the people agenda while contributing to business growth and organizational effectiveness. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, balancing operational excellence with strategic HR partnership.

• Partner with managers on talent, performance, organizational, and employee relations topics across the employee lifecycle
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and talent development initiatives to strengthen organizational capabilities
• Coach managers on leadership, employee engagement, and performance management to drive high-performing teams
• Contribute to organizational development and change management initiatives that support business transformation and growth
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation, HR policies, and company standards in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to provide recommendations and support informed business decisions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Several years of HR experience, including experience partnering with managers in a business-facing HR role
• Solid understanding of talent management, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
• Business-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Fluency in German and English; additional Dutch language skills are considered an advantage.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The PUMA corporate Headquarters are located in Herzogenaurach or Herzo, as we like to call our hometown, located in southern Germany close to Nuremberg. Every day, more than 1000 colleagues walk through our doors, ready to push sport and fashion forward. And if you’re lucky, you just might run into Usain Bolt or Antoine Griezmann walking down the hall.