Senior HR Business Partner (m/w/d)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (m/w/d) to join our team in Nuremberg, Germany. You will shape our people strategy and contribute to our company's success.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Senior Management, shaping the people strategy in alignment with company goals.
• Build sustainable and trusting relationships with leaders, supporting them on key topics such as organizational development, employee retention, engagement, and talent development.
• Take responsibility for central components of the employee lifecycle, ensuring an excellent employee experience and continuous optimization of HR processes.
• Manage and oversee key HR processes such as workforce planning, talent and performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Advise and coach leaders in areas such as organizational design, transformation, change management, and complex HR-related issues.
• Independently conduct negotiations with the works council, ensure compliance with labor laws, and foster constructive cooperation with employee representatives.
• Actively participate as a company representative in the economic committee, organizing and coordinating meetings and promoting open and constructive dialogue with employee representatives.
• Support and coordinate restructuring and organizational change projects for your area of responsibility-from personnel adjustments to role and organizational design to the implementation of required HR processes-considering legal requirements and in close coordination with leaders, finance, the HR Director, and employee representatives.
• Work closely with the HR Director, representing them as needed and supporting the implementation of strategic HR initiatives and leadership bodies.
• Promote data-driven decisions, ensure high data quality (e.g., in Workday), and derive concrete action recommendations from HR metrics.
• Collaborate closely with global HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, and Learning & Development) to provide integrated HR solutions.
• Guide and manage change and transformation processes, ensuring successful implementation and the involvement of all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience (typically at least seven years) in HR, with several years as an HR Business Partner in an international environment.
• Proven experience in advising senior leaders and actively shaping and influencing management decisions.
• Solid knowledge of German labor law and extensive experience in working with works councils, including independent negotiation conduct, handling complex legal issues, and building trusting relationships with employee representatives.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic and operational approach in a dynamic environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business requirements into effective HR strategies and measures.
• High resilience, assertiveness, and personal credibility, along with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Data-oriented approach and experience with HR metrics, reporting, and HR systems, ideally Workday.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.
• Proactive, solution-oriented personality with strong initiative and a high sense of responsibility.
• Team-oriented approach, intercultural competence, and a global mindset.

We Offer

• Competitive annual gross salary between 64,100 EUR and 75,000 EUR, based on relevant experience, qualifications, competencies, and internal compensation structures.
• Attractive variable compensation with relevant bonus potential, such as performance or sales-related bonuses.
• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the Company

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion page.

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