People Partner, DACH

Philips

People Partner DACH managing HR operations and employee relations for multiple organizations. Engaging in conflict resolution, legal support, and HR strategy implementation across the DACH region.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeBöblingen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You support multiple sites and departments as part of a People Partner pool and act as the central point of contact for leaders on operational HR matters
You handle complex employee cases (e.g., conflicts, absences, disciplinary matters) and serve as an escalation point
You proactively support managers on employment law questions, performance processes, and performance improvement measures
You manage and accompany co-determination processes and conduct negotiations with the works council
You ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements and escalate potential risks to the appropriate stakeholders
You work closely with internal and, when necessary, external stakeholders (e.g., authorities, experts) on operational issues
You drive consistent implementation of HR processes across different organizational units
You use People Analytics to identify relevant trends, determine action needs, and derive concrete measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree (e.g., Business Administration, Psychology, or equivalent)
Several years of experience as an HR Manager or People Partner
Solid knowledge of German employment law and experience working with works councils
Extensive experience handling employee relations topics and complex individual cases
Strong assertiveness and confident conflict-resolution skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into concrete HR measures
Pragmatic, hands-on mentality in a dynamic, operational environment
Business-fluent German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive non-tariff compensation
Annual leave: 30 days
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschlandticket, leasing options for private use (bicycles, cars, smartphones, etc.)
Philips University & Philips in Balance: various offerings for health as well as professional and personal development
Philips pension fund: employer-funded retirement plan
Paid partner leave: 2 weeks of paid time for partners in connection with the birth of a child
Philips MyShop: discounted Philips products
Culture: informal, first-name addressing culture, one paid day for volunteer work, various team/culture activities (on sustainability, diversity, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

People AnalyticsGerman employment lawemployee relationsconflict resolutionperformance processesperformance improvement measuresco-determination processesnegotiation

Soft Skills

assertivenessanalytical skillspragmatic mentalityhands-on mentalitycommunication

Certifications

University degree