HR Business Partner
Evident Scientific
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hamburg • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Serves as the first point of contact for managers and employees in the EMEA region, providing guidance on the full range of HR topics.
- Partners with managers and their teams throughout the employee life cycle, overseeing the development, coordination, and execution of HR processes such as workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and compensation reviews.
- Provides advice and day-to-day HR support on operational topics (e.g., parental leave, onboarding, new starter introductions), in close collaboration with the HR Coordinator.
- Supports managers with personnel and organizational matters, including fixed-term contracts, extensions, job postings, and related administrative processes.
- Acts as the primary contact for external service providers and institutions (e.g., labor lawyers, relocation services, occupational health and safety authorities, immigration offices).
- Continuously reviews, optimizes, and documents HR processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Leads and supports regional HR processes such as annual salary and bonus reviews.
- Oversees HR administrative tasks including preparation of contract documentation, certificates, and special requests.
- Manages special projects and ad-hoc assignments, contributing to the development and improvement of HR practices across the region.
- Partners with global and regional HR colleagues to implement strategic HR initiatives across the EMEA region.
- Maintains constructive and professional collaboration with works councils/unions, where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master degree with a focus on human resources management
- 5-7 years of experience as a HR Generalist/ HR Business Partner in an international matrix environment
- Knowledge in key HR areas such as Operational HR, Labor Law, Recruiting, Talent & Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices in multiple EMEA countries
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with managers, employees, and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance operational and strategic HR responsibilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English required, additional languages an advantage
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- 50% remote work possible
- 30 days of holiday per year
- 13.5 salaries a year
- Modern office and inspiring working environment
- Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
- Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
- Bike leasing
- Subsidy fitness first gym
- Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
- Comprehensive company pension scheme
- Joint company events and activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HR processesworkforce planningrecruitmentperformance managementcompensation reviewsoperational HRlabor lawtalent managementbenefits administrationemployment law
Soft skills
relationship buildingorganizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingproject managementadaptabilityconflict resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources managementMaster's degree in human resources management