HR Business Partner – Europe (m/f/d)

  • St. Georgen im Schwarzwald
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Introduction

WAHL GmbH, based in St. Georgen in the Black Forest, Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of WAHL Clipper Corporation, headquartered in Sterling, Illinois, USA. The WAHL Group is one of the world's leading providers of hair clipping, grooming, and personal care products for professional and private use.


To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

HR Business Partner - Europe (m/f/d)


As HR Business Partner – Europe, you will be a trusted partner to managers and employees across Germany and other European countries. You will combine strategic HR partnering with hands-on operational support and help shape a positive and effective employee experience.


Your tasks:

Strategic HR Support, Employee Relations and Coaching

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to country leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, policy implementation and organizational decisions which are aligned with business strategy.
  • Translate regional HR strategy into actionable local plans. Provide HR support on policies, employment practices, and manager coaching across supported countries.
  • Lead or support investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive ER cases to ensure fair and compliant outcomes. Act as a mediator to resolve workplace issues early and fairly.


Culture & Employee Engagement

  • Support the implementation of culture and engagement initiatives that align with the WAHL Way while tailoring communications and practices to local cultural norms.
  • Prepare or adapt local HR communications to ensure clarity and consistency across the region.
  • Promotes behaviors and practices that enhance collaboration, fairness and trust. Provides practical advice on local cultural nuances and workplace expectations.
  • Monitor local sentiment and surface early indicators of employee engagement concerns (turnover signals, morale, friction points).


Change Management

  • Support organizational and HR‑driven change initiatives helping managers and teams adapt to new processes, systems, and organizational structures. Help communicate change effectively, ensuring understanding and adoption at the local level.
  • Applies structured change methodologies consistent with global best practices.
  • Monitor local sentiment and escalate observations to HR leadership.


Workforce Planning & Organizational Development

  • Provide insights on workforce trends and regional HR risks, based on local ER themes, turnover, capability gaps, and market considerations.
  • Support recruitment efforts for critical roles by advising hiring managers and partnering with Talent Acquisition.
  • Coordinate learning programs and support local adoption of leadership or skill‑building offerings.
  • Offer input to leaders on team structure, role clarity, and team effectiveness, ensuring decisions align with HR policies and local laws.


Performance Management Support

  • Support performance management cycles by reinforcing deadlines, guiding managers on process steps, and ensuring alignment with the Talent Management frameworks.
  • Provide insights and coaching on goal setting, feedback, and performance conversations.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of performance data in HRIS systems.


HR Data & Insights

  • Maintain accurate records and updates in HRIS systems.
  • Use HR analytics to identify trends (turnover metrics, absenteeism, employee surveys, ER themes, skills gaps) and recommend targeted solutions.
  • Present meaningful data-driven insights to leaders to support sound decision-making.


      HR Operations, Compliance & Risk Management
      • Reviews and optimizes HR processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance employee experience.
      • Ensures compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and company and HR policies.
      • Identify and mitigate HR or employee‑related risks.
      • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of HR data, reporting, and analytics.
      • Maintain high standards of ethical conduct aligned with Wahl’s values.


      Additional

      • Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to achieve company objectives.
      • Adhere to established policies and procedures.


      Our requirements:

      Your Profile:

      • Completed university studies, ideally in HR Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields.
      • Proven experience as an HRBP or HR Generalist supporting multiple countries (Germany and other coutries preferred).
      • Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, local labor law, and multicultural workforce practices.
      • several years of experience working with the German works council
      • Familiarity with cultural and regional labor laws differences, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and minimizing legal risks.
      • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (additional languages beneficial).
      • Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors) is preferred. Comfortable using HR dashboards, turnover insights, and ER trends to inform decisions.
      • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple countries’ processes simultaneously.
      • Understanding of HR processes, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. Expertise in aligning HR practices with business objectives
      • Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor HR-related projects from start to finish. Skilled in setting clear goals, managing timelines, and delivering measurable results.
      • Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, from entry-level staff to senior leadership. Skilled in presenting HR strategies in a way that resonates with different audiences.


      What Makes You Stand Out

      • You build trust quickly and enjoy working with different cultures and stakeholders.
      • You combine a hands-on approach with a strategic HR mindset.
      • You communicate clearly, even when dealing with complex or sensitive topics.
      • You are proactive, structured and solution-oriented.
      • You embrace change and enjoy helping managers and teams move forward.


        What we offer:

        • A varied and highly responsible role with a high degree of autonomy
        • An open and friendly working environment within a successful, internationally operating mid-sized company
        • Excellent working conditions and an attractive compensation package
        • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
        • Above-average social benefits and individual opportunities for professional development
        • A good work-life balance through flexible working hours (flexitime / 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday) and the option to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)


        We look forward to receiving your application!

        We are committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities and welcome applications regardless of gender, background, age, disability or sexual identity.

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        Kühnle, Ellen

        Tel: +49 7725 4940 203

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