FAQs
What is the primary location for the HR Business Partner role?
The primary location for the HR Business Partner role is Frankfurt Airport.
What key responsibilities does the HR Business Partner have in employment relations?
The HR Business Partner advises managers on staff-related matters, guides on employment law issues, manages discipline and grievance cases, conducts internal investigations, and monitors employee relations issues.
How does the HR Business Partner contribute to recruitment processes?
The HR Business Partner supports effective job advertising, manages exit interviews, succession planning, and retention processes, provides management with recruitment trend analysis, and ensures compliance with the hiring process.
What HR and Payroll Administration tasks are expected from the HR Business Partner?
The HR Business Partner is responsible for preparing employment contracts and employee-related documents, processing employee changes in Workday (HRIS), and liaising with global teams and third-party vendors for payroll processing.
What training and development initiatives does the HR Business Partner deliver?
The HR Business Partner facilitates training programs such as onboarding, performance appraisals, and people management training.
How does the HR Business Partner manage talent within the organization?
The HR Business Partner implements and supports global talent management initiatives, conducts employee surveys (People Voice), analyses results, and organizes events to enhance employee engagement.
What management information tasks are assigned to the HR Business Partner?
The HR Business Partner utilizes management information to highlight trends, monitor KPIs such as turnover and employee satisfaction, and delivers monthly reports to stakeholders with analysis and recommendations.
What qualifications are required for this HR Business Partner position?
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HRM, a minimum of 5-6 years of generalist HR experience, strong knowledge of German labor regulations, and fluency in German and English.
Is experience with HR systems important for this role?
Yes, experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday, is important for this role.
Does the HR Business Partner role involve compliance with local laws and regulations?
Yes, the HR Business Partner is responsible for keeping abreast of local regulations and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in Germany and Switzerland.
What personal qualities are important for someone in the HR Business Partner role?
Important personal qualities include strong integrity, problem-solving capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders independently.
Will the HR Business Partner be involved in managing compensation and benefits?
Yes, the HR Business Partner will manage compensation and benefits for employees, including medical insurance, leave, incentives, and salaries.
What kind of company culture or environment does this role support?
The HR Business Partner supports a customer and sales-focused environment while engaging with retail communities to gather feedback on people-related matters.