People & Culture Partner GSA - Munich

About the Role

The role delivers strategic and operational HR support to designated business units and corporate functions, primarily across Germany, with additional responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities. It serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on the effective management and resolution of complex HR matters across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation, internal mobility, retention, talent acquisition, headcount and position management, and compliance-related topics. The postholder collaborates closely with the Director People & Culture, the GSA P&C team, P&C Centres of Excellence, and Employment and Corporate Legal teams, as required, to ensure aligned and effective HR delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and the employee lifecycle
• Support and coach leaders and managers on performance, talent and employee development
• Advise and support managers on individual employee relations matters, including investigations and exits
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount and position management
• Partner with business and functional leaders on organisational change, including structures, role design, reporting lines and related legal and consultation requirements
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to drive the execution of key local, regional and global HR programmes, projects and initiatives
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and people-related costs
• Provide guidance on compensation matters, including bonus processes, in collaboration with the Compensation & Benefits team
• Work closely with the HR Services team to drive process improvements and ensure Workday is maintained accurately, enabling reliable reporting and data integrity
• Escalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as appropriate
• Ensure local HR policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with employment legislation
• Champion the WBD culture and values and drive employee engagement and retention across the organisation
• Foster collaboration across local offices and strengthen a "one WBD" mindset
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration, belonging and respect

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree and/or recognised HR qualification
• Significant experience in a generalist HR role, partnering with leaders and managers across a broad range of people matters
• Strong knowledge of German employment law, including an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal and regulatory developments
• Basic understanding of works council relations and co-determination, including collective employment law
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly, define issues, establish facts, draw sound conclusions, and use data to inform recommendations and decision‑making
• Ability to understand the specific challenges of different business areas and to advise and coach EMEA and US People & Culture Partners where relevant
• Hands‑on, proactive and execution‑focused approach, with the ability to take ownership, drive improvements across client groups and deliver results
• A service‑oriented mindset combined with curiosity, sound judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge constructively where appropriate
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple demands simultaneously and deliver high‑quality work at pace in a demanding, high‑pressure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and business‑fluent English

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience operating effectively within large, US-headquartered multinational organisations and complex matrix structures would be advantageous

Workplace

• Hybrid working

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible working hours are offered to assist employees
• Severely disabled applicants are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified

The Application Process

Qualified candidates with a disability who require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process can request them via the company's accessibility page.