Senior People Partner/Senior HR Business Partner (all genders) at Tonies in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner for our global Product, Marketing and Content & Licencing team. You will work across multiple geographies and collaborate closely with our C-Suite members, People Managers as well as the local People team and General Managers to ensure alignment with local standards, procedures, and regulations. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, leadership coaching, and hands-on People Ops management. Your tasks and responsibilities will include: Strategic Partnering & Advisory, Leadership Coaching, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Lifecycle Management, Collaboration with HR Centers of Expertise, Change Management & Organizational Development, HRIS Data Integrity.

Must have:

5+ years HRBP experience in global company
In-depth knowledge of global HR practices
Strong understanding of business operations
Proficient in anticipating challenges
Strong coaching skills
Outstanding relationship-building skills
Hands-on experience managing employee lifecycle
Fluency in English
Experience in multi-country environments
Experience within consumer goods industry

Good to have:

Experience in the UK, US, or France
Proficiency in German

Perks:

Global Teamwork
Come as you are
Mobility
Enhanced Security
Rest & Time Off
Flexible Working
Continuous Learning
Language Learning & Relaxation
Discounts

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Job Details

You as part of tonies:

We are looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner for our global Product, Marketing and Content & Licencing team. In this setup, you will work across multiple geographies and collaborate closely with our C-Suite members, People Managers as well as the local People team and General Managers to ensure alignment with local standards, procedures, and regulations. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, leadership coaching, and hands-on People Ops management.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

Strategic Partnering & Advisory: Act as a trusted People & Culture advisor and strategic partner to people managers in your designated functional area. Work closely with local People & Culture Managers and GMs (in Germany, the UK, France and the US) to ensure your guidance aligns with local standards and legal requirements.
Leadership Coaching: Coach and counsel people managers on effective leadership and management practices. Provide expert advice on People practices and policies and equip them to deliver a seamless onboarding experience, provide performance feedback, and foster a positive team culture.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Partner with the talent acquisition team to identify and recruit top talent.
Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Manage employee relations issues by providing guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and workplace dynamics. Offer solutions that align with company culture while meeting legal requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board, C-level executives, and functional leaders.
Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. Execute performance feedback processes, salary reviews, personal budget planning, and engagement surveys to ensure a cohesive employee experience. Ensure the smooth execution of operational tasks.
Collaboration with HR Centers of Expertise: Work closely with Centers of Expertise (CoEs) to roll out global People initiatives, policies, and processes.
Change Management & Organizational Development: Support organizational change efforts, ensure changes are executed efficiently, while maintaining a people-centric approach.
HRIS Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of employee data within the HR Information System (Personio). Regularly check and update information to maintain high data standards.

What we are looking for:

Experience: Minimum of 5 years as an HR Business Partner in a global company, experience within the consumer good industry would be a plus.
HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global HR practices, employment laws, and regulations (required expertise in Germany; additional experience in the UK, US, or France is a plus). Experience in multi-country environments and working within a matrix structure.
Business Acumen & Strategic Leadership: Strong understanding of business operations and the key drivers impacting various teams as well as the ability to collaborate with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and act as a trusted advisor to managers at all levels.
Systemic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Proficient in anticipating challenges and navigating interconnected factors with strong systemic understanding and problem-solving skills. Experienced in managing complex employee relations issues, resolving workplace conflicts, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes long-term solutions.
Coaching & Mentorship: Strong coaching skills with a track record of developing managers into effective leaders, providing feedback and guidance on employee relations and performance management.
Stakeholder Engagement: Outstanding relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across all levels, from senior leadership to individual contributors.
Employee Lifecycle Management: Hands-on experience managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including performance management, employee engagement, and offboarding processes.
Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is highly desirable.
Flexibility: Willingness to attend calls and meetings in the late afternoon to collaborate with US-based colleagues. If you're based outside the Düsseldorf region, please be prepared to work from our Düsseldorf office for at least three days each month.

Why tonies?

Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
Flexible Working: Equipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility. And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year with us.
Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

Good to know:

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies®. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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About us

tonies® is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with more than 7.3 million Tonieboxes and 90 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes more than 1,100 Tonies figurines in several languages.

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