Senior) HR Business Partner

Locations

München | Berlin | Frankfurt | Hamburg | Köln | Düsseldorf | Stuttgart | Vienna | Zürich | Geneva | Warsaw | Prague | Budapest

• Act as a senior strategic advisor to our BST function heads and line managers, providing strategic counsel on talent planning, organizational design, workforce transformation, and succession planning
• Shape and drive an integrated, cross‑functional business partnering agenda in close collaboration with BCG’s Central Europe leadership, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and L&D, ensuring readiness for future growth and transformation
• Consult closely with all departments throughout the year to guide career development discussions, navigate performance issues, and manage talent pipeline health
• Design and lead strategic HR initiatives to embed a strong performance culture across all our Business Service Team functions, aligning departmental and individual goals with business needs

• Lead talent and performance calibration processes, partnering with function heads and line managers to prepare for and facilitate CDC discussions, ensuring consistent assessments of performance and potential, driving alignment on talent decisions, and documenting outcomes
• Manage career development and talent actions, tracking and following up on promotion decisions, development plans, stretch assignments, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure timely execution and employee growth
• Drive performance management cycles, including mid‑year check‑ins, year‑end reviews, and the annual bonus process, while equipping managers to conduct high‑quality development and performance conversations

• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional HR projects (e.g., competency framework design, engagement action planning, onboarding redesign, DE&I initiatives)
• Build and maintain Excel‑based tracking tools and dashboards for talent data, headcount, CDC outcomes, and performance trends
• Translate data and insights into clear, well‑structured PowerPoint presentations for senior stakeholders and leadership forums

• A university degree and at least 7–10 years of relevant experience in people/talent management roles, ideally as a (senior) HR business partner
• Proven experience in driving transformation and change in complex, international, and matrixed environments, such as developing or enhancing performance culture
• Hands‑on attitude and experience in facilitating talent reviews, calibrations, or high‑potential programs
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint—comfortable structuring and building presentation materials for senior audiences independently
• Solid Excel skills—able to build and maintain trackers, conduct data analysis, and produce clear talent dashboards
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines simultaneously
• Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  German language skills are a plus

In your strategic capacity, you will serve as an advisor to BST function heads and line managers, reporting directly to BCG’s CE Human Resources Director. Your role is designed to be a collaborative one, where you'll work with two other HR Business Partners across Central Europe. Together with them, you’ll act as a sparring partner to our CE HR BST leadership, engaging in discussions and decision‑making processes around career development and driving a high‑impact performance culture.

As a member of the CE BST HR Department, your involvement will be multifaceted, requiring close coordination with Talent Acquisition, Career Development, Learning and Development, and project teams. Your contributions will be essential in driving strategic HR initiatives across the organization and ensuring the seamless integration of talent management and development practices into the broader business strategy.

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