Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
You will act as a trusted HR partner supporting the Product Portfolio & Innovation (P&I) organization, with a primary focus on Germany, but also partnering with international stakeholders.
Drive the effective execution of HR processes, ensure compliance with German employment law, and align local practices with global HR standards.
Work closely with leaders, employees, and global HR teams to deliver a high-quality employee experience while balancing operational excellence with proactive business support.
Your tasks include
- Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices
- Support organizational changes in Germany, including restructures, role changes, and workforce adjustments in compliance with local requirements
- Act as the local HR interface for global initiatives impacting the P&I population in Germany
- Collaborate with Head of HR DACH on Workers Council topics, preparing documentation and supporting consultations
- Contribute to effective employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance processes, and employee relations topics
- Advise managers on absence management, parental leave, and employee-related matters
- Partner with HR Shared Services and payroll to ensure smooth and accurate HR operations
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven HR partner experience within international and matrix organizations
- Strong knowledge of German employment law and co-determination, including experience working with Workers Councils
- Experience advising managers on organizational design, performance management, and employee relations
- Strong communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to balance corporate frameworks and local solutions
- Experience with Workday or similar HR systems is an advantage
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven HR partner experience within international and matrix organizations
- Strong knowledge of German employment law and co-determination, including experience working with Workers Councils
- Experience advising managers on organizational design, performance management, and employee relations
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- Additional languages
- Hands-on, proactive mindset with ability to balance corporate frameworks and local solutions
- Experience with Workday or similar HR systems
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
