HR Employee Relations Partner, German Speaking

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

📋 Description

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

• Deliver prompt investigation communications, reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.

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

• Conduct learning workshops and facilitate knowledge transfer for leadership teams.

• Employ effective interviewing and documentation methods.

• Oversee case management utilizing ServiceNow software.

• Support works council meetings and related documentation.

• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Guide managers in formulating, executing, and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans.

• Collaborate with business and HR leaders regarding termination decisions.

• Address and resolve employee-related issues.

• Oversee employee relations programs and policies across Poland, Bulgaria, and Germany.

• Engage with employees, management, Legal, HRBPs, and external stakeholders to address workplace concerns.

• Report directly to the Senior Employee Relations Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Professional fluency in both German and English.

• Proven experience in conducting investigations and providing advice on sensitive and complex employee relations matters.

• Understanding of fundamental employment and labor laws in Poland and Bulgaria; knowledge of German laws is advantageous.

• Proficiency in either Polish or Bulgarian is essential.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.

• Capability to conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations.

• Strong problem-solving skills with minimal supervision required.

• Flexibility and a willingness to manage competing priorities while assisting team members.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• 40 hours of work per week based on a five-day work schedule (Monday-Friday).

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Fostering workplace inclusion and a sense of belonging.

• Provision of disability accommodations throughout the application process.