HR Manager - HR (m/f/d) (Betriebswirt/in (Hochschule) - Personalmanagement)

Who We Are…When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…Your New RoleThe People & Culture Partner delivers strategic and operational HR support to designated business units and corporate functions, primarily across Germany, with additional responsibility for Switzerland and Austria within the respective legal entities.The role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on the effective management and resolution of complex HR matters across the employee lifecycle.

Areas of support include employee relations, performance management, employee development, compensation, internal mobility, retention, talent acquisition, headcount and position management, and compliance-related topics.The People & Culture Partner collaborates closely with the Director People & Culture, the GSA P&C team, P&C Centers of Excellence, and Employment and Corporate Legal teams, as required, to ensure aligned and effective HR delivery.#LI-Hybrid #HRHow We Get Things Done…Provide effective day-to-day generalist HR support across the business unit and the employee lifecycleSupport and coach leaders and managers on performance, talent, and employee developmentAdvise and support managers on individual employee relations matters, including investigations and exitsPartner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and internal mobility, and support workforce planning, headcount, and position managementPartner with business and functional leaders on organisational change, including structures, role design, reporting lines, and related legal and consultation requirementsBuild constructive, trust-based relationships with the works council and other employee representative bodies across individual and collective mattersPartner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive the execution of key local, regional, and global HR programmes, projects, and initiativesPartner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and people-related costsIn collaboration with the WBD Compensation & Benefits team, provide guidance on compensation matters, including bonus processesWork closely with the HR Services team to drive process improvements and ensure Workday is maintained accurately, enabling reliable reporting and data integrityEscalate complex people matters to the Director People & Culture GSA as appropriateEnsure local HR policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with employment legislationChampion the WBD culture and values and drive employee engagement and retention across the organisationFoster collaboration across local offices and strengthen a "one WBD" mindsetPromote a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration, belonging, and respectUniversity degree and/or recognised HR qualificationSignificant experience in a generalist HR role, partnering with leaders and managers across a broad range of people mattersStrong knowledge of German employment law, including an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal and regulatory developmentsExtensive experience in works council relations and co-determination matters, combined with strong knowledge of collective employment law and a proven ability to manage complex individual and collective issues effectivelyStrong analytical skills, with the ability to assess situations quickly, define issues, establish facts, draw sound conclusions, and use data to inform recommendations and decision-makingAbility to understand the specific challenges of different business areas and to advise and coach EMEA and US Peopl...Homeoffice:Umfang: Nach Vereinbarung