Local HR Business Partner

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. 

For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

We are looking for a Local HR Business Partner (m/f/d) for our location in Ettlingen.

Responsibilities

Employee Consulting & Local Expertise  

• Serve as the go-to advisor for employees and managers on country-specific HR matters, including employment law, local policies, and audit requirements.  
• Ensure all HR activities comply with local labor regulations, internal policies and company standards.  
• Provide guidance on sensitive topics such as sick leave, maternity leave, and escalations.  
• Manage and navigate complex employee relations and employment law matters in partnership with Legal, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, employee complaints, and escalations  
• Works Council Management (if applicable)  

Business Support & Strategic Alignment  

• Responsible for executing the implementation of business strategies by addressing HR-related needs at the local level.  
• Act as a reflection partner for Global HRBPs, ensuring local business considerations are integrated into global HR initiatives.  
• Prioritize and execute HR activities in close consultation with the Global HRBP to maintain strategic alignment.  
• Provide guidance and consultation to managers on compensation, job architecture, position evaluation, grading, and leveling decisions to ensure internal equity and alignment with organizational standards.  
• Support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management initiatives at the local level  
• Support local M&A and post-merger integration activities from an HR perspective.  
• Support restructuring and organizational changes initiatives, ensuring compliant implementation and effective employee transition management.  

HR Projects & Assignments  

• Take ownership of local HR projects and assignments that drive process improvements and enhance employee experience.  
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of HR deliverables.  

Front-End HR Activities  

• Focus on HR services that provide direct value to the business, such as employee relations, performance support, and engagement initiatives.  
• Actively participate in HR team updates to share insights and maintain alignment with broader HR objectives.  

HR Systems & Process Compliance  

• Work within defined HR giudelines to maintain data accuracy and process integrity in HR systems.  
• Ensure efficient and compliant collaboration with the Bruker Service Center for transactional and administrative HR tasks.  

Collaboration & Communication  

• Maintain strong communication channels with global HR teams and local stakeholders.  
• Act as a bridge between employees, managers, and the broader HR organization to ensure consistent messaging and support.  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable HR role
• Strong knowledge of German labor and employment law and proven experience working with Works Councils
• Fluent in German both written and spoken (C1), English skills (min. B2)
• Experience in employee relations, organizational changes and restructuring
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset
• Ability to work effectively in an international and matrix organization