HR Business Partner DACH - #2170317

Your mission:

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner who is keen to join a fast-moving matrix organisation. You will have a chance to join an established HR team and provide advice and practical support to line managers and employees on a variety of HR subjects for assigned areas of the business across DACH region. You will ensure all administration procedures run smoothly and consistently maintain a high level of service to all customers, internal and external. The HR Business Partner will also be actively involved in leading and supporting the implementation of specific local and European projects.

What you will do:

• Provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, escalating complex issues when needed
• Manage employee relations, absence, and welfare cases while coaching managers on best practices

• Oversee onboarding and ensure accurate maintenance of HR systems and records

• Support performance management by guiding managers on objectives and reviews
• Identify training needs and support delivery with the European HR team
• Collaborate with the Works Council, attending meetings and preparing necessary documents
• Assist with local payroll, benefits activities, and regular reporting Collaborate on projects with Central HR to align structures and policies with regional goals
• Lead local initiatives to improve HR efficiency and customer service

What we ask for:

• Strong HR generalist experience with expertise in employment law and best practices
• Experience in working with Works Councils
• A degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources or equivalent education or commercial training with relevant professional experience is required. A background in Employment Law would be a significant advantage
• Experience in matrix organisations, ideally with exposure to European countries
• Ideally have experience with HR management system such as SuccessFactors
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels
• Proactive, creative, and adaptable problem solver
• Skilled in MS Office and ideally experienced with HR systems
• Strong planning and organisational skills, able to balance priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative, resilient, and positive in adapting to change
• Highly accurate, motivated, and deadline-driven
• Ideally fluent in English and German languages

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation. 

What we offer:

Our heritage  

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.