People & Culture Partner GSA

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The People & Culture Partner delivers strategic and operational HR support to designated business units and corporate functions, primarily across Germany, with additional responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities.

The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on the effective management and resolution of complex HR matters across the employee lifecycle. Areas of support include employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation, internal mobility, retention, talent acquisition, headcount and position management, and compliance-related topics.

The People & Culture Partner collaborates closely with the Director People & Culture, the GSA P&C team, P&C Centers of Excellence, and Employment and Corporate Legal teams, as required, to ensure aligned and effective HR delivery.

• Provide effective day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and the employee lifecycle

• Support and coach leaders and managers on performance, talent, and employee development

• Advise and support managers on individual employee relations matters, including investigations and exits

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount, and position management

• Partner with business and functional leaders on organisational change, including structures, role design, reporting lines, and related legal and consultation requirements

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive the execution of key local, regional, and global HR programmes, projects, and initiatives

• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and people-related costs

• In collaboration with the WBD Compensation & Benefits team, provide guidance on compensation matters, including bonus processes

• Work closely with the HR Services team to drive process improvements and ensure Workday is maintained accurately, enabling reliable reporting and data integrity

• Escalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as appropriate

• Ensure local HR policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with employment legislation

• Champion the WBD culture and values and drive employee engagement and retention across the organisation

• Foster collaboration across local offices and strengthen a 'one WBD' mindset

• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration, belonging, and respect

• University degree and/or recognised HR qualification

• Significant experience in a generalist HR role, partnering with leaders and managers across a broad range of people matters

• Strong knowledge of German employment law, including an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal and regulatory developments

• Basic understanding of works council relations and co-determination, including collective employment law

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly, define issues, establish facts, draw sound conclusions, and use data to inform recommendations and decision-making

• Ability to understand the specific challenges of different business areas and to advise and coach EMEA and US People & Culture Partners where relevant

• Hands-on, proactive, and execution-focused, with the ability to take ownership, drive improvements across client groups, and deliver results

• A service-oriented mindset combined with curiosity, sound judgement, a…