Human Resources Business Partner (m/w/d)

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

As an HR Business Partner you are the first point of contact for our employees in Bad Oeynhausen. You are responsible for all HR-related matters for both employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting and supporting the assigned area throughout the entire employee lifecycle (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, employee development)
• Implementing various HR processes with interfaces in the finance department and HR management
• Participating in HR projects (e.g., health management)
• Representing the employer's interests towards the local works council
• Carrying out general administrative tasks related to employee management
• Preparing payroll-related documents
• Recording, executing, and monitoring time management
• Supporting HR management, e.g., in reporting
• Participating and assisting in regular HR activities (e.g., performance evaluations, employer branding)
• Acting as the primary point of contact for temporary employment agencies, as well as recruiting and coordinating the deployment of temporary staff.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Completed commercial vocational training with an additional qualification or a university degree with a focus on HR or a comparable field
• Professional experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of labor law, works constitution law, and social security law
• Experience working with works councils is desirable
• Knowledge of the collective agreement in the metal industry is an advantage
• Strong communication, advisory, and social skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Good English skills, both spoken and written
• Independent and structured way of working
• Commitment and flexibility
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical skills and a strong affinity for numbers.

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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