Job Title: HR Business Partner (6-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Berlin, Germany (Office)
Contract: Fixed-term - 6 months
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our team on a 6-month maternity cover, based in our Berlin office. In this role, you will partner with global stakeholders and support leaders across multiple regions, delivering strategic and operational HR support within a fast-paced, international environment. 🌍

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and organisational design
• Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning
• Lead and support change management initiatives across global teams
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (Talent, Reward, L&D) to implement HR programs
• Analyse people metrics and provide insights to drive decision-making 📊
• Ensure compliance with local labour law and company policies, particularly within Germany and wider EMEA
• Support employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a global or matrix organisation
• Strong knowledge of German employment law; broader EMEA exposure is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders
• Experience managing employee relations cases end-to-end
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a dynamic environment