YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
HR Employee Relations Partner, German Speaking
About the role
• Conduct detailed investigations into employee relations concerns including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence
• Provide timely investigation communications, reports, summaries, and supporting documentation
• Support and coach leaders in managing attendance cases
• Facilitate learning workshops and knowledge transfer for leaders
• Use interviewing and documentation techniques and manage cases in ServiceNow
• Assist with works council meetings and documentation
• Support an inclusive and positive workplace culture
• Coach managers on developing, delivering, and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans
• Partner with business and HR leaders on termination decisions
• Manage employee issues through resolution and employee relations programs and policies across Poland, Bulgaria, and Germany
• Interface with employees, management, Legal, HRBPs, and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree desirable, preferably in human resource management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work
• 2 or more years of experience in the Employee Relations field
• Professional proficiency in German and English
• Experience conducting investigations and advising on sensitive and complex employee relations issues
• Knowledge of relevant basic employment and labour laws in Poland and Bulgaria; Germany is a plus
• Fluency in either Polish or Bulgarian is essential
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to conduct thorough and complete investigations
• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal guidance
• Flexibility and willingness to handle competing priorities and assist others in a team environment
• Ability to make timely, informed, and objective decisions
• 40 hours per week based on a five-day working week (Monday-Friday)
• Remote work arrangement in Bulgaria