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HR Business Partner North Europe (mfd)

KWS


Job Location:

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Business Partner HR North Europe (m/f/d)

Field of Work:Human Resources
Location:Berlin
Legal Entity:KWS Berlin GmbH
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16662

Are you ready toshapethefutureofHR business partneringin a dynamic international environment

At KWS Berlin GmbHwe are seeking anHR Business Partner North Europe (m/f/d) who willbe responsible forKWS business inUKScandinaviaand Baltics.

In thisrole - based in the vibrant city ofBerlin- you will serve as a strategic advisor and collaborator leveraging your HR Business Partner expertise to directly influence our local HR landscape.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is keen on designing implementing and evolving the HR business partnering model for KWS. You will champion the workforce development ensure compliance with local requirements and foster a culture of open communication and continuous learning.

This is a permanent full-time position.

If you are eager to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HR at KWS we look forward to connecting with you.

Your tasks:

  • Strategic Partner:Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to shape and implement people strategies ensuring HR initiatives support both local and global business goals

  • Global HR Alignment: Drive the implementation of KWS-wide HR policies standards and initiatives while ensuring compliance with local legal requirements. Partner with the business to execute the global HR strategy translating it into impactful local actions that support organizational objectives

  • Advisory Role: Provide guidance to employees and support as well managers on performance management personnel cost planning and forecasting succession planning career development training and conflict resolution

  • Talent Acquisition and Development: Play a critical role in finding attracting and nurturing top talent to support the growth of KWS

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as the interface between the Expert Hubs HR Global Business Operation HR and the business to support decision-making processes with relevant information and analysis

  • Project Involvement: Lead or contribute to projects aimed at improving global processes and workflows


Your profile:

  • Educational Background: A strong academic degree in psychology business administration labor law or a comparable field

  • HR Expertise: Several years of HR experience in a globally operating company with solid knowledge in talent management performance management personnel cost planning recruitment and development. Experience supporting businesses or teams in the UK Scandinavia and/or the Baltics is considered an asset

  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze HR key metrics derive strategic goals and advance critical initiatives with an economic mindset

  • Communication: Excellent communication skills that balance diplomacy with assertiveness

  • IT literacy:User experience in relevant IT systems including Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a plus

  • Flexibility: you dont mind travelling

  • Language Skills: excellent command of English; knowledge of local languages is regarded an asset

Our Offer:

  • A motivated and international team with flat hierarchies where collaboration is highly valued.

  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile working (hybrid).

  • As a family-run company we live by the values of team spirit closeness and trustindependenceand vision - a culture that is also lived in an open and friendly work atmosphere.

  • According to our slogan Make Yourself Grow!wepromote individual professional and personal development.

  • Additionalbenefitsare customizedto your location bringing you perks and support tailored to where you work.

Ready to take the next step with us


We look forward to yourexpertiseandenthusiasmand to receiving your application online via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the Apply button which you can find in the online ad.


About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is we invite you to join us.

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KWS sät die Zukunft – seit 1856. Im Laufe vieler Jahrzehnte hat sich KWS SAAT zu einem innovativen und internationalen Saatgutspezialisten mit einem breiten Kulturpflanzenportfolio entwickelt.

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