When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
We are currently hiring a Principal Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Berlin! In this role, you will develop and implement human resources solutions in support of business objectives, strategic goals and human resource initiatives for the German region. You will be part of an exciting and dynamic team and work with colleagues, both locally and globally. This role will act as primary liaison between Parexel and the country Works Council.
In this role you will;
Act as primary liaison between Parexel and the Works Council.
Analyze human resources data for your business area to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement solutions to enhance service quality and cost effectiveness, i.e., labor turnover trends, absence management etc.
Identify talent development needs within your business groups and work with the Global Human Resources Business Partner and Training Business Partner to ensure availability of employee development.
Lead country and regional projects and initiatives, including restructuring and reorganization efforts, working together with the Global HRBP.
Coordination and/or support of global human resources processes for designated client group within your region(s) e.g., salary planning, performance management cycle etc.
Deliver relevant HR programs and training modules on a rotational basis.
Mentor other HR Colleagues and/or act as an advisor or coach as a Subject Matter Expert.
Working on ER case management in Germany, ensuring compliance with legal framework.
Cooperate and work together with Line management, Works Council etc.
Drive and oversee local compliance with the law and regulations; communicate changes/development in operations HR Policy procedures to key stakeholder
Key skills to enable you to be successful in this role include;
Business consultation and strategic thinking skills are key in this position.
Working knowledge of, and ability to partner with, human resources functional Centers of Expertise (Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, L&D) in order to achieve common HR and Business goals.
Creative in problem solving, ability to think outside the box and operate constructively in a changing environment.
Flexibility & Adaptability!
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization (through both German (equivalent mother tongue) and English)
Ability to manage large, complex projects and develop cross-functional support and reach agreements.
Knowledge, Education and Experience;
8 + years of experience in a progressive HR Business Partnering role, gained largely in Germany.
Experience managing a German Work Council, preferably in a multinational organisation.
Bachelor's degree, professional HR qualification preferable.
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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
