Principal People Business Partner - Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Company Description

Job Description

As Principal People Business Partner (m/f/d) for Supply Chain you take on a strategic role responsible for aligning people initiatives with business priorities. This position requires building and maintaining credible relationships with functional leadership, operating as a strategic partner, and providing comprehensive support and solutions on people-related matters.

The role also involves coaching and mentoring business leaders, managing transformational change, overseeing complex employee relations to meet business needs and drive organizational performance.

Responsibilities:

• Operate as a strategic partner and be the central point of contact to business leaders to ensure alignment and commitment in the design and implementation of global people initiatives.

• Coach and mentor senior business leaders on managing key people challenges, providing guidance and insight to build confidence and capability in people management

• Support senior business leaders in managing transformational change by developing change processes and mitigation strategies to minimize employee impact and maintain business continuity.

• Overseeing complex employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations, especially those with cross-border implications.

• Analyze organizational performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement and propose strategic improvements.

• Work closely with other People teams to support the development, rollout, and execution of strategic Talent initiatives such as performance reviews, succession planning, change management, and organizational design.

• Act as a mentor and coach for colleagues within the People function, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance capabilities and support the transformation of the People function.

• Provide regular reports on key HR activities and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed university studies, ideally in the field of business administration or human resources.

• At least 7 years of experience in providing proactive and professional HRBP support and advice to senior leaders in a highly matrixed environment.

• Experience partnering with Supply Chain or Manufacturing functions

• Strong business fluency; ability to combine financial acumen and business operation knowledge with HR expertise and an understanding of the talent landscape.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication skills, able to confidently engage and challenge senior leaders.

• Able to influence and coach other to drive change and desired outcomes

• Results oriented change management skills.

• Fluent written and spoken English skills. German or Polish is a plus

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation of 30 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions

• AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rates

• Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work

• Referral Program with attractive incentives

• Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge mit Allianz)

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!