Senior People Business Partner

Founded in Switzerland in 1968 Zhlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner with engineering and innovation in our DNA. Were trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrows markets customers and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation digital solutions and applications and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex regulated spaces including health and finance connecting strategy tech implementation and operational services to help clients become more effective resilient businesses.

If you share our values and want to do the best work for the right reasons we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.

Important: To ensure a smooth review process please submit all application documents (CV cover letter) in English only.

The role

The People Business Partner supports the global People & Culture strategy and partners with Senior Management to drive People & Culture processes and initiatives ensure compliance and develop pragmatic solutions. Acting as sparring partner for all people related questions the role combines strategic and operational People & Culture work crosscountry collaboration across EMEA and contributions to international initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong business acumen People & Culture expertise and excellent communication skills in German and English with a focus on stakeholder engagement and onsite presence (hybrid work is possible).

How youll make impact

• Together with the other People Business Partners across the EMEA region you will support the Regional Head People & Culture EMEA and the global P&C Leadership Team in the further development and implementation of the global P&C strategy as well as in the professionalization of strategic people management within the entire Zhlke Group.

• You are also part of the Country Leadership Team in Germany and are the local contact person for various HR matters.

• You act as a sparring partner for leaders and employees in a wide range of operational and strategic P&C tasks ensure that the applicable regulations and guidelines are implemented and develop pragmatic solutions together with the team and in close cooperation with the business.

• You are responsible for and proactively drive the annual P&C processes and develop them further.

• You are responsible for the further development and implementation of HR best practices and are actively involved in international and national (P&C) initiatives.

Whats important to us

• You have a degree in human resources law business administration or industrial/organizational psychology. Further HRspecific training is a plus.

• You have around 5 years of relevant experience in a complex challenging and international environment. Experience in the service/project environment is an advantage.

• The focus of your work so far has been on strategic HR topics as well as on operational HR work and support tasks.

• You are characterized by a high level of business orientation and want to make a substantial contribution to the companys success with your work.

• You appreciate international cooperation in a challenging environment and enjoy active stakeholder management.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders is a priority for you which is why you enjoy being onsite at our Eschborn office. Youre also open to occasional travel to our other locations across Germany and within the EMEA region ensuring you stay connected and engaged.

• You think analytically and coherently are strong conceptually and in the implementation of solutions and are characterized by a high level of assertiveness and persuasiveness.

• You have a good network and excellent communication skills in German and English (written and oral).

What we offer

• Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home

• Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary you may receive a profit share defined by the companys success in the previous year

• Global and Diverse Zhlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16offices across the globe come together to create a unique positive and inclusive work culture learning from one another at annual team camps and celebrating yearend parties and other local festivities.

• Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. Were empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact both personally and for our clients today and in the future.

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How to Apply

Please remember all applications must be submitted in English only to be considered.

If you feel you dont meet all the requirements we are still happy to get to know you learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!

We welcome people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender personality national origin race religion colour sexual orientation gender identity age marital status disability or veteran status.