HR Business Partner

MERKUR GROUP

. Supporting selected business units within the MERKUR GROUP, with a focus on the internal IT services provider .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeEspelkamp • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Business Partnering, focusing on talent management, organizational development, and performance management within IT and technology environments. Proficient in employment law and modern HR processes, with strong consulting and communication skills in both German and English.

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HR Business PartneringTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentEmployment LawFluent German

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Hard Skills

Human ResourcesPerformance ManagementChange ManagementHR Metrics AnalysisConsulting Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical ApproachStructured Problem SolvingSolutions-Oriented Mindset

Industry Keywords

IT EnvironmentDigital TransformationBusiness AdministrationBusiness PsychologyEconomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting selected business units within the MERKUR GROUP, with a focus on the internal IT services provider
Advising and supporting managers and employees on all HR-related matters throughout the entire employee lifecycle
Supporting organizational development, talent management, performance management, and change and transformation processes
Developing sustainable strategies to attract, develop, and retain qualified employees and future leaders over the long term
Promoting high-performing organizational structures and supporting managers in the continued development of their teams
Analyzing relevant HR metrics and deriving appropriate measures
Contributing to cross-functional HR, change, and transformation projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree, for example in business administration, business psychology, or economics, preferably with a focus on human resources, or an equivalent qualification
Several years of professional experience as an HR Business Partner (m/f/d) or in a similar HR consulting role, ideally in an IT, technology, or digital transformation environment
Sound knowledge of employment law and modern HR processes, as well as an interest in the challenges facing modern IT organizations
Fluent German and good English skills
Strong consulting and communication skills, combined with an analytical, structured, and solutions-oriented approach to work

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave
Flexible working-time models
Partial remote work possible (up to 2 days per week)
In-house training center
Diverse development opportunities across the entire group of companies
Employee events
Department events
Company health management
Company sports programs
Occupational disability insurance
Company pension scheme
E-bike leasing
Corporate Benefits program
Employee discounts
Local benefits depending on location