HR Business Partner 80 - 100% (f/m/d) limited contract for 12 months

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. The Service unit is responsible for the worldwide after sales support of generator circuit-breaker (GCB) systems and gas insulated switchgears (GIS), including training, installation and commissioning, scheduled maintenance, added value services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits and replacements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global leader in the energy sector, driving impactful HR initiatives and fostering a positive workplace culture.

How you'll make an impact

• Serve as a strategic partner to management on culture, people, and organizational topics
• Lead workforce planning and support organizational development
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on team and employee relations
• Monitor and act upon HR policies and procedures
• Analyze HR metrics to support decision-making
• Facilitate training and development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations
• Foster a positive workplace culture and enhance employee engagement
• Maintain an in-office presence at least 50% of the time for collaboration and support

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• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is considered an advantage
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role, ideally within the power and energy industry or another international company with a complex matrix organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling the building of relationships at all levels of the organization
• Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting data and providing meaningful insights
• Leadership experience and a team player
• Fluent in German and English, any additional language is a plus