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A trusted partner at more than two million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With annual sales of $14 billion and 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
We are currently looking for an
HR Business Partner (f/m/d) at our headquarter in Monheim am Rhein
Your Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders of dedicated business divisions to understand business goals and develop HR strategies to support them.
- Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies.
- Drive organizational development efforts, including change management.
- Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture in line with Ecolab’s values.
Lead labour law & Labour relations:
- Drives unified approach in implementing global, regional, local initiatives at more than one legal entity
- Lobby & foster and push for a unified approach to consultation process with all workers councils involved
- Harmonize regulations accross the legal entities where economically useful
- Leads on complex codetermination initiatives & requests (e.g. negotiating collective benefits, working time, social plan, etc.)
Your Profile
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including at least 1 year as HR BP.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labour laws.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders.
- Strong track record of analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a complex matrix organized environment.
- Experience with HRIS and other HR technologies.
- Solid knowledge of German employment law / works constitution.
- Experience with negotiation with works council.
- Fluency in German & Business English is a must.
Our Offer
- Working in a highly dynamic, cooperative and global environment.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities and intensive training on the job.
- Highly competitive salary & benefits, including employer financed pension scheme, Remote & office-based hybrid working model, Bike leasing, Fitness Center, Cantine.
We are looking forward to you application!
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience
- At least 1 year as HR Business Partner
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders
- Experience with HRIS and other HR technologies
- Solid knowledge of German employment law / works constitution
- Experience with negotiation with works council
- Fluency in German & Business English
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
