Partner closely with business leaders to align the organization’s people strategy with overall business objectives.
Work across business lines and geographies, supporting senior and mid-level leaders in shaping, developing, and executing HR strategies that drive organizational effectiveness and business success.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, influencing key business decisions.
Advocate and co-own all Global People and Culture programs and initiatives for knoell.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders, including coaching, counselling, pay management, career development, and disciplinary actions.
Work with business leaders to address significant people and cultural issues.
Be accountable for the company’s and people’s growth, support recruiting efforts for respective client groups.
Identify and manage risks related to people topics, advising on long-term mitigation measures.
Provide expertise in technical and regulatory aspects of employment, including hiring, termination, performance management, and rewards.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of HR Generalist / HR Business Partner experience.
Working knowledge of multiple (global) HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational design, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), performance management, leadership development, recruiting, and applicable employment laws.
Strong business acumen.
Proven track record in managing organizational changes and integrations, preferably at an international level.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an international, matrix organization.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and internal policies.
Ability to gain a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative procedures.
Excellent English language skills are required; fluency in another European language is a plus.

Work in a dynamic family-owned business environment with an international team in which new ideas, creative approaches, and collaboration are valued.
Opportunity to work with market leaders in our industry.
Development is core, with various opportunities to support personal, leadership and technical development, including English language courses.
Flexible working policy and is a remote-first company, with flexibility to work from home, at headquarters in Mannheim or local offices.
Part-time work options generally supported on request subject to meeting business requirements.
Celebrates work-life balance of colleagues.
Global employee referral program as part of the recruitment process.

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