People Partner in Homeoffice bei knoell Germany GmbH

knoell is one of the leading global service providers in offering regulatory registration, clinical development and product development support to clients. Our team of scientific and regulatory experts and extensive network of partners ensures that all the different regulatory requirements are right from the project outset to support our client’s global business. People are at the heart of our family-owned business and our values guide the way to our success. Team spirit and mutual support are very important to us. Our culture is characterised by strong international co-operation, can-do attitude, focus on quality and a growth mindset.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our Global People and Culture Team. As a key partner to our business leaders, you will play a crucial role in driving scalable growth and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

We count on People Partners to

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business leaders to make sure the People element is integrated into business decisions.
• Provide guidance and input to the business on organizational restructures, workforce planning, and Talent Management.
• Analyse HR and business trends, and work with the People&Culture team to develop people solutions, programs, and policies.
• Lead the advocacy of all GPC programs and initiatives for knoell: communicate the business value of people initiatives and manage HR program rollouts to minimize business disruption.
• Provide day-to-day people management guidance to leaders, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• In partnership with L&D team address training and development needs of respective client groups.
• In collaboration with Talent Acquisition team support the recruiting efforts of the respective client groups.
• Provide expertise in technical and legal aspects of employment, including hiring, termination, performance management, and rewards.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR domain, including min 3 years in a HR Business Partner role, preferably in a matrix organization.
• Working knowledge of multiple (global) HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational design, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), performance management, leadership development, recruiting, respective employment laws.
• Strong business acumen.
• Proven track record in managing organisational changes and org integration, preferably on international level.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; Relation focused.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands on approach (ready to roll up the sleeves and deliver).

• Work in a dynamic family-owned business environment with an international team in which new ideas, creative approaches, and collaboration are valued.
• You will have the opportunity to work with market leaders in our industry.
• Development is core, and at knoell we offer various opportunities to support your personal, leadership and technical development, including English language courses to help you effectively communicate in our business language.
• knoell offers a flexible working policy and is a remote-first company, where you have the flexibility to work from home, at our headquarters in Mannheim or at one of our local offices based in your location.
• Part-time work options are generally supported on request subject to meeting business requirements.
• It is important to us that you have both a career and personal life – we celebrate the work-life balance of our colleagues.
• At knoell we have a global employee referral program as part of the recruitment process where you can actively participate and get rewarded for referring talent to knoell.

We look forward to receiving your application!