Sr People Team Business Partner Germany

Your Career

As the Senior Regional People Business Partner you will be an integral part of the EMEA people team providing expertise in people and organizations to anticipate challenges diagnose problems prescribe actions and lead programs that have a direct impact on the success of the organization. You are an innovative HR professional who is energized by coaching employees and leaders and creating teams that work together and win together. You are comfortable working with any level of employee or manager have a knack at reading a situation navigating sensitivities and finding creative solutions to peoples issues.  This is a dynamic role with responsibility for deploying global people strategies and policies aligned to the local market conditions in Germany and within a works council regulated environment. This role serves as the companys lead for navigating Germanys distinct labor relations landscape fostering a resilient and collaborative workplace built on the principles of Social Partnership.

This is a senior role for which we are looking to hire a strategic HRBP who will be looking to continue their journey in a cutting edge global tech company going through ongoing growth. 

In the last 2 years our People organization has seen an evolution of strategic direction. As a Senior People Business Partner your contributions are crucial to our success in achieving these goals creating change within a transformative organization and an environment that constantly elevates performance.

As a business we are moving towards platformisation. To do this we need an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner who doesnt shy away from risk change and growth. Youre excited by the prospect of transformation and have a desire to create something that is meaningful as we shape the future of cybersecurity together.

Your Impact

• Provide strategic HR support to all employees in Germany and consults with VPs Directors and Managers in areas of performance management change management and labor relations

• Steward of our values of integrity and inclusion ensuring our peoples strategies are grounded in respect and transparency. Leverage people analytics and a deep understanding of Germanys labor relations to anticipate issues and bring data-driven insights reflecting our commitment to disruptive execution in a fact-based environment.

• Implement people practices for client groups that foster innovation and collaboration within one of the worlds most advanced technology organizations working together to fight cyberattacks threatening our way of life in the digital age

• Take a hands-on approach with focus on  bridging the gap between our global business strategy and the German model of institutionalized labor relations

• In partnership with business leaders and relevant stakeholders for each topic lead works council negotiations with a focus on problem-solving and consensus-building using a data-driven approach to foster long-term partnerships and collaborative win-win outcomes.

• Takes project lead on PBP related W/C topics such as Performance Elevation Tools & Processes Pay Planning Department Meetings etc. for example: gathers relevant information from stakeholders for different topics to prepare W/C meetings to inform consult or co-determine on them and contributes to strategy development for those 

• Coordinates legal assessment in collaboration with internal legal counsel to adhere to labor laws regulations and contract terms. 

• Contributes to collective bargain agreements docs to support legal counsel

• Keeps track and overview of relevant topics and timing for W/C involvement

Qualifications :

Your Experience

• Demonstrated expertise and a nuanced understanding of Germanys legal and institutional labor framework including the Works Constitution Act (Betriebsverfassungsgesetz) and the preparation and participation of challenging negotiations project management and implementation of people topics upon signature of work agreements

• Relevant experience (5 years) partnering with a German Works Council in an international and matrixed company ideally with a HQ in the US

• Experience as a strategic consultative HRBP in the EMEA region with the ability to work in a strong growth environment at mid-to-large global companies

• Critical thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prepare and defend positions with factual data and logical arguments with proven and solid problem-solving skills

• Ability to quickly build strong reciprocal relationships among diverse groups to meet shared objectives using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

• In-depth understanding of behavioral science analytics and core disciplines of HR

• Ability to travel throughout Germany as needed (10-15%)

• Exceptional active listening and persuasive communication skills with  German English fluency

Additional Information :

The Team

Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to guessed it people. Were one team driven to one mission statement. Each piece matters and within the people team you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the worlds most challenging cybersecurity threats.

You will be part of a growing passionate and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.                                                                          

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at  .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time