People & Culture Specialist - Experience & Performance (d/f/m) (Temporary Assignment – Parental[...]

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences? Do you enjoy partnering with leaders to drive talent, performance, and engagement?

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

The People & Culture Specialist – Experience & Performance is responsible for partnering with business leaders and employees to deliver key people initiatives across the employee lifecycle. The role provides expert support in employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation processes, workforce planning, and organizational change. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help drive employee engagement, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture while ensuring alignment with business objectives and local employment practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing P&C XP guidance and resolving complex employee relations matters.
• Support client groups through key P&C operating cycles, including salary planning, talent management, and performance management.
• Manage employee lifecycle movements such as promotions, salary adjustments, and workforce planning to ensure strong talent pipelines aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to M&A activities and related integration projects.
• Collaborate effectively with the works council on employee‑related topics.
• Lead and champion P&C projects and employee engagement initiatives at the country level.
• Drive Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives and act as an ambassador for the Baker Hughes culture.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with relevant Human Resources experience).
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English.
• Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
• Bring ability to work independently and effectively.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills to resolve complex challenges.

Applications from people with disabilities are expressly welcome. Severely disabled candidates will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.

Flexible Working Patterns

We recognize that everyone is different and the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to fit everything in and work when you are most productive.
• Hybrid working – working from the Celle office three days per week to foster collaboration, partnership, and connection with colleagues.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Benefits

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: People & Culture Experienced Professional - Experience & Performance.

About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.