Human Resources Business Partner

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Frankfurt, Hessen, DEU
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Serve as the sole European HR leader and strategic partner to regional leadership. Manage full employee lifecycle—talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, development, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and organizational design—while adapting global HR programs to European markets and using HR metrics to guide decisions.
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Shape the Future of People & Culture at Fieldpiece Europe

Fieldpiece is a global leader in professional tools and technology for HVACR professionals. As we continue to grow our business across Europe, we are building the local capabilities and infrastructure needed to support our people and our long-term growth.  We’re opening an office in the norther suburbs area of Frankfurt (Bad Homburg). 

We are looking for an experienced, director-level, strategic HR Business Partner to join our growing European organization (currently 30).  This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role and a unique opportunity to be the sole HR team member in Europe.  You’ll partner closely with European leadership and our global HR team to develop and execute people strategies that support the growth of the business while meeting the needs of our employees across Europe.

You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, managers, and employees across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and employment compliance.

Just as importantly, you will help translate Fieldpiece’s global people programs into approaches that work effectively within Germany and our broader European organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as a strategic HR partner to European leadership, aligning people strategies with business priorities and Fieldpiece’s global HR strategy.
  • Advise leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, performance, development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.
  • Adapt and implement global HR programs and practices to meet regional business, cultural, and regulatory needs.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws across Europe, partnering with local counsel, payroll providers, and other external partners as needed.
  • Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and talent strategies that support regional growth.
  • Strengthen employee engagement, leadership capability, and the overall employee experience.
  • Use HR metrics and insights to guide decisions, improve practices, and lead regional and global HR initiatives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated experience operating at a director level as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable senior HR role.
  • Experience working within a multinational or global organization.
  • Broad HR expertise spanning talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of European employment practices and experience working with employment laws and HR requirements across multiple European countries.
  • Experience with global HCM platforms; Workday experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable working hands-on in a growing organization.
  • Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence effectively across different levels and cultures.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages such as French, Spanish, or Dutch are a plus.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Success in this role requires someone who can move comfortably between strategy and execution. You’ll build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, make thoughtful and timely decisions, simplify complex situations, and take ownership for results.
  • You’ll also play an important role in developing our European organization - helping leaders build strong teams, developing talent, navigating change, addressing difficult issues constructively, and creating scalable people practices as Fieldpiece continues to grow.

Our Culture

At Fieldpiece, our values shape how we work, collaborate, and serve our customers every day.

  • Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and win as a team.
  • Urgency – We move quickly, stay agile, and focus on what matters most.
  • Respect – We value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with professionalism and integrity.
  • Trust – We build strong relationships through accountability and transparency.
  • Learning – We embrace curiosity, continuous improvement, and personal growth.
  • No Ego – We leave titles and egos at the door, value the best ideas regardless of where they come from, and work together with humility, openness, and mutual respect.

Why Join Fieldpiece?

  • We’re at an important stage of our European growth and you’ll be the HR team member responsible for shaping and supporting that growth with the resources and partnership of an established global organization.
  • As a privately held company, we invest for the long term—in our people, our products, and our future. That means we can focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and building lasting careers rather than chasing short-term results.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Master's degree
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including director-level HR Business Partner or comparable senior HR role
  • Experience working within a multinational or global organization
  • Broad HR expertise spanning talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of European employment practices and experience working with employment laws across multiple European countries
  • Experience with global HCM platforms
  • Workday experience
  • Ability to operate strategically while working hands-on in a growing organization
  • Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to influence across levels and cultures
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Additional European languages such as French, Spanish, or Dutch
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The Company
HQ: Orange, CA
127 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Fieldpiece Instruments is the leading manufacturer of professional-grade tools for the HVACR industry, empowering professionals to work easier, faster, and better.

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