HR Business Partner (German Speaker)

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

The HRBP will report into the Director of HR - EMEA, developing and delivering HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of Sphera.

General Job Duties:

• Assists in developing, implementing and administering company HR programs that meet current needs while also anticipating future business and talent trends.
• Responsible for coordinating and administering activities in a majority of HR functions including employment, colleague relations, compensation, learning and organization development, diversity, records and benefits.
• Works with the HR team and hiring managers to drive forward recruitment processes to ensure that the appropriate skills and experience are available to successfully deliver the business plan.
• Advises management regarding personnel policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions as consistent with strategic direction. Manages employee relations activities in a manner that effectively limits corporate exposure to legal risk.
• Assists the HR organization during the annual performance management, salary planning and benefits enrollment processes (and all other annual HR programs).
• Understands all applicable governmental regulations and advocates compliance requirements.
• Consults and partners with leaders in achieving company objectives. Provides guidance on business unit restructure, workforce planning and succession planning. Keeps leaders informed of new developments and practices. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of colleagues.
• Counsels colleagues concerning work-related problems and explains HR policies and programs. Provides support and communication on corporate values and organizational change.

Qualifications – About You:

• Minimum 2 years of related professional experience within an HR team.
• Experience supporting a global organization is highly preferred.
• Hands-on HR information systems experience (Workday highly preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts)
• High attention to detail; creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Crisp, confident communication skills with colleagues at all levels in the organization and with external partners.
• A self-starting team player who is highly motivated, and able to manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously. Flexible to provide employee support in various time zones.
• Ability to work with pressing deadlines, manage time, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities.
• Experience of working in an HR role responsible for Germany.  
• Knowledge of Germany employment law essential
• Must be fluent in written and spoken German.

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Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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