Senior HR Advisor w/German

As our organisation matures, we are currently looking for a passionate senior HR professional to join our HR Advice team dedicated for managers in the DACH region. The main purpose of the role is to partner with line managers on a broad range of HR matters and provide seamless end-to-end resolution of their HR queries. Queries may include, but not limited to: Performance Management, Development, Policy Guidance, Exit/Redundancy management; Absence management; Leave, Retirement, Benefits advice and specific site/location practices. The HR Advisors are also to provide coaching and feedback to line managers, equipping them to deal with HR related matters related to their teams.

• Responsible for delivering HR advice to line managers and supporting employees with more complex HR-related cases.
• Provides seamless end-to-end resolution of HR queries to line managers and employees. Queries may include, but not limited to: Exit/Redundancy management; Policy guidance; Absence management; Leave, Retirement, Benefits advice
• Coordinates with Global and/or Local HR Consultants in case of (large scale) change initiatives, to ensure proper HR Advice support is provided to these initiatives (e.g. large reorgs, office moves).
• Partners with line managers on most complex HR matters, provide operational as well as tactical HR support. For example, support line managers with performance management to heighten productivity; coach and support managers on team effectiveness strategies/resources.
• Provides guidance and practical expertise to Line Managers on policy related issues to ensure the best performance of his/her team and the individuals within it.
• Recognizes salutations in the business, through line manager request/interaction and case handling that call for intervention. Partner effectively with HR colleagues to analyse and intervene if needed.
• Responsible for delivering great employee experience through pro-actively addressing employee and line manager needs.
• Provides coaching and feedback to line managers, equipping the line managers to deal with HR related matters confidently, correctly and timely.
• Establishes strong working relationship with colleagues in country and the Center of Excellence to ensure the team can effectively partner when the situation requires.
• Highlights and escalates issues with strategic, legal, employee relations or reputational risk to appropriate parties.

• Proven track of experience (8+ years) in effective partnering with a range of stakeholders/business partners;

• Solid understanding of how HR adds value to the business;

• Previous experience in Business facing roles in international environment;

• Problem solving and decision-making skills

• The ability to coach and offer advice, including ability to diagnose business needs and offer possible alternative solution

• Ability to proactively support change with stakeholders and colleagues

• Skills in having effective contracting conversations, with the ability to manage expectations and bring a constructive challenge

• Partnering skills and understanding how HR can contribute to the business

• HR Information & Analysis skills

• People-centric mindset

• Understanding of policy intent with knowledge of when exceptions should be applicable

• Ownership; end to end accountability for resolution

• Fluent English and German