HR Employee Relations Partner, German Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Bulgaria.

📋 Description

• Carry out comprehensive investigations into employee relations issues such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence.

• Deliver prompt communications regarding investigations, along with reports, summaries, and supporting documents.

• Assist and mentor leaders in managing attendance-related cases.

• Organize learning workshops and facilitate knowledge transfer for leadership.

• Employ interviewing and documentation methods while managing cases in ServiceNow.

• Provide support for works council meetings and related documentation.

• Foster an inclusive and positive workplace environment.

• Guide managers in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans.

• Collaborate with business and HR leaders on termination decisions.

• Oversee the resolution of employee issues and manage employee relations programs and policies across Poland, Bulgaria, and Germany.

• Engage with employees, management, Legal, HR Business Partners, and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, ideally in human resource management or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education, training, and experience.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of Employee Relations.

• Professional proficiency in both German and English.

• Experience in conducting investigations and providing advice on sensitive and intricate employee relations matters.

• Familiarity with fundamental employment and labor laws in Poland and Bulgaria; knowledge of German laws is an advantage.

• Fluency in either Polish or Bulgarian is a must.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Capability to carry out thorough and comprehensive investigations.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with minimal oversight.

• Adaptability and a willingness to manage competing priorities while supporting team efforts.

• Ability to make timely, informed, and objective decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Standard working hours of 40 hours per week, based on a five-day workweek (Monday to Friday).

• Opportunity for remote work arrangements in Bulgaria.