Shape the future with us and make an impact:
We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner at Outokumpu.
This is a strategic role that has freedom to contribute locally and is also highly supported by the Global HR organization. Our HR Business Partners are passionate about their work and help deliver positive change every day within the globe!
Our Human Resource Business Partner team is therefore looking for a Partner to drive the people strategy and be the sparring partner for the respective business and to ensure high performance and efficiency of the organization by managing the HR processes.
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT:
* Take on an informal leadership role as a trusted sparring partner, collaborating with the Senior Krefeld Site Management Team and member of the Management Board to develop and execute a strategic HR plan.
* Support leadership – Guidance & coaching managers in developing their teams and successfully managing change.
* Strengthen leadership capabilities and drive a culture of effective decision-making while ensuring cost competitiveness.
* Lead negotiations with the Works Council to align business objectives with employee interests while ensuring legal compliance.
* Shape our culture – Drive key people processes like performance management, employee engagement, and talent development.
* Empower our workforce – Develop training programs and initiatives to build future-ready skills.
* Drive transformation – Lead HR-related change initiatives and help shape the future of our workplace.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
* A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in HR or related fields; HR certifications are a plus.
* 5+ years of experience in HR, preferably in an international production or shared service center environment.
* A strong business mindset with an eye for strategy.
* A proactive, can-do attitude – You don’t just follow the process; you drive it forward!
* Fluency in German & English – Communication is key!
* Solid knowledge of German labor law and employee relations.
* Strong leadership, change management, and negotiation skills.
* A collaborative spirit – You work independently but always with the team in mind.
WHY JOIN US?
* Make a real impact – Your work will shape the future of our people and success of our company
* Join a diverse global team in an international environment, where teamwork, trust, transparency, and sustainability are at the core of our supportive culture.
* Grow with us – We support your career development with training and learning opportunities.
* Enjoy a range of benefits including 50% mobile office, health campaigns, business bike program, and much more to support your work-life balance and well-being.
Location: You will be based in Krefeld, Germany. In this role, you will report to VP-HR Business Partner.
Ready to take the next step? Join us and help us build a stronger, more engaged workforce! Submit your application by 4 th of April 2025.
For more information about the role, please contact Anne-Mieke Boltersdorf, Vice President of HR Business Partners for SE Germany, the Netherlands, and the Rest of the World by e-mail at anne-mieke.boltersdorf@outokumpu.com .
For questions about your application, please contact Franziska Luxem, Talent Acquisition Partner by e-mail at franziska.luxem@outokumpu.com .
At Outokumpu, we promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We make every effort to ensure all employees feel welcome, heard, and have equal opportunities.
Outokumpu is the global leader in stainless steel. We aim to be the best value creator in stainless by 2020, through our competitive edge of customer orientation and efficiency. The foundation of our business is our ability to tailor stainless steel into any form and for almost any purpose. Stainless steel is sustainable, durable and designed to last forever. Our customers use it to create civilization’s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries. Outokumpu employs 10,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki.