Human Capital Business Partner
Apply Job ID 34977 Date posted 12/22/2025Job Family:
Human Capital Business Partners
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We are Guidehouse, a leading global consulting firm serving the public sector and commercial clients with specialised capabilities in strategy, technology, and risk management.
We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment that fosters intellectual growth and rewards individuals based on impact, not tenure. Our firm is at the forefront of an emerging model solving complex problems that stretch across government and private companies, affording our people the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the consulting profession.
We are looking for a Human Capital Business Partner to support our teams in Germany (Berlin and Cologne) as part of our Europe, Middle East and Canada business segment (EMEC).
What You Will Do:
The ideal candidate will be able to ‘roll their sleeves up’ and immerse themselves in the day-to-day human capital requirement for the Berlin/Cologne office, while also being mindful of global policies and procedures applicable across Guidehouse.
You will provide support to management and employees with engagement programs, performance management, operational excellence, run the local internship program and legal compliance.
The role requires the candidate to be the main liaison to the Works Council in Germany and educate others within the business of what is required.
Business Partnering
Act as a business partner and advisor to local management and employees on all HR related matters.
HR operational excellence
There is a big focus on automation and leveraging capabilities of Workday and other systems. Set up and improve the efficiency of HR-related services and policies and analyse trends and metrics.
Employee engagement
Our company aims to be the best place to work, and we foster engagement and well-being of our employees, our motto is People First. You are a coach for our managers and employees where needed. You drive positive change to support the demands of our growing global and local organisation and support Inclusion and Diversity activities.
Performance management
Support managers and employees throughout the annual performance management cycle, where we look for our people to excel and grow. Resolve employee relations issues and address grievances.
Collaboration with Works Council
Cooperate with the works council with a focus on advancing the implementation of the global and country company policies, systems and tools. Participate in the conception, negotiation, introduction, and implementation of works agreements in close collaboration with the HC HRD.
What You Will Need:
Degree educated with 5 (FIVE) or more years of relevant experience.
You have solid HR generalist experience, with business partnering experience.
A thorough background in HR processes impacting the Employee lifecycle.
Experience operating as a stand alone HR Business Partner able to work independently and with initiative, as well as in a team.
Solid basic knowledge of individual and collaborative labour law and ideally you have partnered with a Works Council.
Outstanding communication skills.
Positive minded and looking to contribute to great team atmosphere.
Thrives by working across the international organisation, sets own agenda and has solid time management skills.
Strong command of the English and German language.
Positive 'will do' attitude.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Flexible to be on site 5 days per week
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
About Guidehouse
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