Job Description SummaryAs an HR People Partner for Wind Projects & Services and Electrification software in Germany, you will be at the heart of our people experience - empowering leaders, supporting employees, and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the ground. In this role, you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics, providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations, compliance with local laws and policies, workforce planning, and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving, you’ll ensure our people feel heard, supported, and set up for success every day.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities
People Leader Empowerment
- Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.
- Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.
- Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive, safety-first culture.
- Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.
Employee Experience Focus
- Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.
- Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.
- Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.
- Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction
Local Support & Employee Relations
- Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders, HRBP and COE’s
- Prepares and facilitate Works councils/Employee rep meetings in Germany
- Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues
- Collaborate with the COE’s to resolve sensitive matters (e.g., determine a corrective action post an investigation, analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).
- Proactively identify and address labor-related risks, collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies, while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making
HR Strategy & HR Process Activation
- Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.
- Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.
- Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.
- Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.
Employee Engagement & Psychological Risks
- Employee Engagement is People leader lead. The HR People Partner will support employee engagement initiatives locally by:
- Serving as a liaison between employees and HRBPs to relay feedback and suggestions
- Supporting People Leaders in implementing engagement strategies within their teams
- Coaching People Leaders on creating an engaging work environment
- HR People Partners will identify and mitigate psychosocial risks within their client groups and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programs to address those risks.
Your Profile
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university
Strong professional experience in human resources with areas of responsibility such as recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, employee development, or performance management
Very good German language skills in writing and speaking
Good English language skills
Desired
Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement
Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No