HR Generalist

Job Ad Template – G&A

Title section: HR Generalist

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

General & Administrative (G&A) —including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement—provide the strategic, operational, and governance support that powers our global business. These teams enable effective decision-making, manage risk, optimize resources, and ensure regulatory compliance.

By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, G&A teams support Fresenius Medical Care to operate with integrity, efficiency, and purpose. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide!

As an HR Country Partner, your role will focus on driving strategic HR initiatives and supporting organizational transformation in Slovenia. You will act as a trusted advisor to local leadership, ensuring compliance with labor laws, managing employee relations, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. A strong legal background or significant legal expertise is essential, as you will lead negotiations with unions and Works Councils, draft HR-related decisions, and ensure adherence to collective agreements. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing payroll parameters and collaborating on compensation processes, requiring solid knowledge of pay structures and HR systems. This position combines hands-on HR expertise with strategic business partnering, offering opportunities to lead projects, coach managers, and influence change across the organization

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to local leadership, driving HR strategies aligned with business transformation goals.
• Provide expert guidance across all HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with Slovenian labor laws, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Lead negotiations with unions and Works Councils, managing collective bargaining agreements and fostering positive labor relations.
• Draft HR-related decisions, policies, and documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Prepare payroll parameters and collaborate on compensation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to implement talent management, performance, compensation, and learning initiatives.
• Coach and support managers on conflict resolution, crucial conversations, and performance improvement plans.
• Drive cultural initiatives, employee engagement programs, and organizational change projects.
• Champion the use of Workday and other HRIS tools, ensuring data accuracy and process optimization.
• Analyze workforce data to support strategic planning and provide actionable insights.

Your Profile:

• University degree in Law is highly preferred; alternatively, a strong legal background or significant expertise in labor law is essential.
• Strong experience in union and Works Council negotiations and drafting HR-related legal documentation.
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes and ability to prepare accurate payroll parameters.
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within a global or matrix organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Slovenian (native) and English (written and spoken).
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Valid Category B driving license, as occasional travel to hospitals and company entities will be required.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
• High energy, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Our Offer for you:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have -  all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world
• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company

Job Ad Template – G&A

Title section: HR Generalist

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

General & Administrative (G&A) —including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Procurement—provide the strategic, operational, and governance support that powers our global business. These teams enable effective decision-making, manage risk, optimize resources, and ensure regulatory compliance.

By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, G&A teams support Fresenius Medical Care to operate with integrity, efficiency, and purpose. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide!

As an HR Country Partner, your role will focus on driving strategic HR initiatives and supporting organizational transformation in Slovenia. You will act as a trusted advisor to local leadership, ensuring compliance with labor laws, managing employee relations, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture. A strong legal background or significant legal expertise is essential, as you will lead negotiations with unions and Works Councils, draft HR-related decisions, and ensure adherence to collective agreements. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing payroll parameters and collaborating on compensation processes, requiring solid knowledge of pay structures and HR systems. This position combines hands-on HR expertise with strategic business partnering, offering opportunities to lead projects, coach managers, and influence change across the organization

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to local leadership, driving HR strategies aligned with business transformation goals.
• Provide expert guidance across all HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with Slovenian labor laws, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Lead negotiations with unions and Works Councils, managing collective bargaining agreements and fostering positive labor relations.
• Draft HR-related decisions, policies, and documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Prepare payroll parameters and collaborate on compensation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR Centers of Expertise to implement talent management, performance, compensation, and learning initiatives.
• Coach and support managers on conflict resolution, crucial conversations, and performance improvement plans.
• Drive cultural initiatives, employee engagement programs, and organizational change projects.
• Champion the use of Workday and other HRIS tools, ensuring data accuracy and process optimization.
• Analyze workforce data to support strategic planning and provide actionable insights.

Your Profile:

• University degree in Law is highly preferred; alternatively, a strong legal background or significant expertise in labor law is essential.
• Strong experience in union and Works Council negotiations and drafting HR-related legal documentation.
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes and ability to prepare accurate payroll parameters.
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within a global or matrix organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Slovenian (native) and English (written and spoken).
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Valid Category B driving license, as occasional travel to hospitals and company entities will be required.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
• High energy, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Our Offer for you:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have -  all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world
• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company