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People & Culture Manager (m/f/d)
Are you an experienced HR Business Partner who enjoys partnering with senior leaders, supporting business decisions and driving meaningful people initiatives in a dynamic international environment?
We are looking for a People & Culture Manager to join our Munich office and become a key member of our EMEA People & Culture team.
Working closely with the Senior People & Culture Manager for Germany and the wider team, you will act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders across our German offices and play a key role in delivering our people strategy. Working closely with the German P&C team based in Frankfurt, regional Centres of Excellence and business stakeholders, you will help translate business priorities into practical people solutions.
What will you do?
As a People & Culture Manager, you will provide expert guidance across a broad range of people matters while supporting strategic business objectives.
Strategic Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
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Build strong relationships with Partners, managers and business leaders across Germany
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Act as a trusted advisor, translating business priorities into practical People & Culture solutions
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Develop a deep understanding of talent priorities, organisational challenges and business needs
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Support leaders through organisational change and workforce decisions
Employee Relations & Advisory Support
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Provide commercially focused and legally sound advice across the employee lifecycle
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Support managers with employee relations matters, performance management and complex people issues
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Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and best practices
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Work closely with People & Culture Advisors to coordinate operational delivery and escalations
Performance, Reward & Talent Management
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Support annual people processes including compensation reviews, promotions, talent reviews and succession planning
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Contribute to workforce planning and organisational effectiveness initiatives
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Use business insight and people data to support decision-making and talent outcomes
Culture, Engagement & Responsible Business
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Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and belonging
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Partner with leaders to strengthen culture and employee experience
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Support local and regional Responsible Business and DE&I priorities
Policies, Governance & Continuous Improvement
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Support the implementation of People & Culture policies and local practices
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Promote effective use of systems, automation, AI and digital tools across People & Culture processes
Projects & Change
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Lead or contribute to local, regional and international People & Culture projects
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Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement programs
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Deliver solutions with pace, structure and accountability
What are we looking for?
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Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
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substantial experience within the HR function, with a minimum of five years in an HR Business Partner role
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Strong understanding of German employment law and HR practices
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Excellent stakeholder management, presenting and relationship-building skills
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Sound judgement and credibility when handling complex and sensitive employee relations matters
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Strong analytical capability with confidence using people data and business insights
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Experience in working in a matrixed, international and fast-paced environment
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Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across remote teams and geographies
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A proactive, solution-oriented approach with high levels of accountability and personal impact
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Confidence working with HR systems, people data and emerging technologies, including AI
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Excellent communication skills
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Experience within a law firm or professional services environment
Why join us?
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Be part of one of a leading international law firm
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Work alongside a talented and engaged P&C team in Germany and the wider global EMEA region
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Impact strategic people decisions and contribute directly to business success
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Lead meaningful People & Culture projects with visible impact
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Gain exposure to international stakeholders, projects and best practices across our organisation
Please note that candidates are required to submit their CV in English.
Vielfalt, Gleichberechtigung und Integration
Um die besten Mitarbeiter zu gewinnen, bemühen wir uns, ein vielfältiges und integratives Umfeld zu schaffen, in dem sich jeder mit seiner ganzen Person in die Arbeit einbringen, sich zugehörig fühlen und sein berufliches Potenzial voll ausschöpfen kann. Unser neues Arbeitsmodell ermöglicht unseren Mitarbeitern mehr Flexibilität; sie können nach Rücksprache mit Manager /Partner und unter Abwägung geschäftlicher Anforderungen entscheiden, ob Sie im Büro oder an einem anderen Standort arbeiten möchten – bei gleichbleibend höchster Qualität Ihrer Dienstleistungen. Wir bieten familienfreundliche und integrative Arbeitsbedingungen und ermöglichen den Zugang zu Programmen und Dienstleistungen, die die Gesundheit und das allgemeine Wohlbefinden unserer Mitarbeiter fördern.
Wir sind ein Arbeitgeber, der Chancengleichheit praktiziert. Wir können individuelle Anpassungen an unserem Bewerbungsverfahren vornehmen, um Ihnen die besten Erfolgsaussichten zu ermöglichen, indem wir eng mit Ihnen zusammenarbeiten und so ein besseres Verständnis für Ihre Bedürfnisse entwickeln.
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