Principal Human Resources Business Partner

• Act as primary liaison between Parexel and the Works Council.

• Analyze human resources data for your business area to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement solutions to enhance service quality and cost effectiveness i.e. labor turnover trends absence management etc.

• Identify talent development needs within your business groups and work with the Global Human Resources Business Partner and Training Business Partner to ensure availability of employee development.

• Lead country and regional projects and initiatives including restructuring and reorganization efforts working together with the Global HRBP.

• Coordination and/or support of global human resources processes for designated client group within your region(s) e.g. salary planning performance management cycle etc.

• Deliver relevant HR programs and training modules on a rotational basis.

• Mentor other HR Colleagues and/or act as an advisor or coach as a Subject Matter Expert.

• Working on ER case management in Germany ensuring compliance with legal framework.

• Cooperate and work together with Line management Works Council etc.

• Drive and oversee local compliance with the law and regulations; communicate changes/development in operations HR Policy procedures to key stakeholder

Key skills to enable you to be successful in this role include;

• Business consultation and strategic thinking skills are key in this position.

• Working knowledge of and ability to partner with human resources functional Centers of Expertise (Compensation and Benefits Talent Acquisition L&D) in order to achieve common HR and Business goals.

• Creative in problem solving ability to think outside the box and operate constructively in a changing environment.

• Flexibility & Adaptability!

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization (through both German (equivalent mother tongue) and English)

• Ability to manage large complex projects and develop cross-functional support and reach agreements.

Knowledge Education and Experience;

• 8 years of experience in a progressive HR Business Partnering role gained largely in Germany.

• Experience managing a German Work Council preferably in a multinational organisation.

• Bachelors degree professional HR qualification preferable.