Manager, Human Resources

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the Hamburg site, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Works Council, ensuring compliance with German labor law and co-determination requirements.
• Coach and advise managers on performance feedback, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and change management.
• Lead employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, and corrective actions.
• Champion onboarding, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives at the site level.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring needs and interview processes; support candidate experience as needed.
• Coordinate HR actions with payroll and shared services partners, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and record-keeping requirements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on HR business partnering and employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within the framework of German labor law and with Works Council environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to consult respectfully at eye level, including on difficult or sensitive topics.
• Intercultural competency and openness, especially in international collaboration.
• High level of service orientation, a structured approach to work, and a hands‑on mentality.
• Familiarity with BEM procedures, working-time models, and part-time arrangements.
• Very good German and good English skills — written and spoken.

Benefits

• International collaboration in a dynamic, global life-science company.
• Collegial environment with flat hierarchies and open communication.
• Flexible working hours and the option for mobile working.
• Space for your own ideas and professional development.
• Modern work equipment, subsidy for the HVV professional ticket, and free parking.
• Above-average employer contribution to the company pension scheme.
• Additional above-average company health insurance.
• Team events and corporate benefits.
• Complimentary drinks and snacks.