Interim Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Berlin 4 days per week on site

Contract: 6 to 12 months

Languages: Fluent German and English

Overview

We are supporting a client in Berlin with the search for an Interim HR Business Partner to cover a maternity leave. This is a hands-on generalist role, partnering closely with leaders and supporting the business through a period of change. The focus is on providing confident, pragmatic HR support rather than deep specialist expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to business leaders, providing day to day advice across the full employee lifecycle
• Support workforce restructuring activity, including consultation processes and change implementation
• Work effectively with works councils, ensuring constructive engagement and compliance with local requirements
• Manage employee relations matters, including performance, absence and disciplinary issues
• Support organisational change initiatives and ensure clear communication with stakeholders
• Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently and in line with German labour law

Experience Required

• Proven experience working as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist in Germany
• Demonstrable experience supporting workforce restructuring and engaging with works councils
• Strong knowledge of German employment law
• Confident operating in a fast paced, change oriented environment
• Able to be hands on and operational while providing clear guidance to leaders