Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP)

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support senior leaders primarily across Germany , with a strong emphasis on labour relations , works council collaboration , and shop agreement negotiations . This role reports to the Country HR Lead and partners closely with HR COEs to deliver business-aligned HR solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in German labour law, a proven track record of working with multiple established Works Councils , and experience managing complex co-determination processes . You will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact across key business areas as part of a high-performing HR team.Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by building strong relationships and influencing business priorities.

• Provide strategic labour relations guidance , ensuring effective collaboration with Works Councils and successful negotiation of shop agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen) .

• Navigate complex co-determination processes and serve as a primary liaison with employee representatives across Germany.

• Lead high-impact HR initiatives including organizational design , talent assessment , succession planning , leadership development , and compensation planning (equity, bonus, merit).

• Strengthen leadership capabilities by coaching and mentoring executives across multi-country scopes.

• Analyze organizational \“health\“ metrics such as engagement, attrition, performance, and diversity to support business decisions.

• Partner cross-functionally with COEs and regional HR teams to deliver cohesive people strategies and programs.

• Develop expertise in Sales and Customer Success job architecture.

• Serve as a regional organizational design advisor , driving org effectiveness and change management.

Key Qualifications:

• Fluency in German and English (both written and verbal).

• Extensive experience in German labour law , co-determination, and HR practices in international organizations with multiple Works Councils .

• Proven success in negotiating shop agreements and maintaining constructive employee representative relationships.

• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive topics and navigate complexity.

• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives, influence stakeholders at all levels, and deliver tangible results.

• Comfortable advising senior leadership and facilitating executive development and team effectiveness.

• Track record of balancing strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-changing environment.

• Skilled in change management, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration.

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