SeniorFull TimeEN
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Business Partner to provide local HR support across our 4 German entities and ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery within the organization.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to management and local HR teams, translating global HR strategy into practical local initiatives while driving compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence .You report to Karin van Hecke, HR Director Normec Foodcare.
In this role you’re responsible for:
Translating global HR strategy into local, actionable HR priorities
Supporting and advising Managing Directors and local HR teams across the different entities
Ensuring legal compliance, employee relations excellence, and consistent implementation of HR frameworks
Leading country-level HR programs and coordinating HR activity across multiple business units
Acting as the primary HR escalation point for all the 4 German entities
Integrating new acquisitions and standardizing HR processes where none exist
Coordination of HR Administration for Holding Company
A challenging and strategic HR role within a fast-growing international organization
The opportunity to make a real impact across multiple entities in Germany
Close collaboration with international management teams and HR professionals
A competitive salary package, including attractive secondary benefits
Flexibility and autonomy to organize your work effectively
The chance to contribute to integration projects and further professionalization of HR processes within Normec Foodcare
5–10+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally across multiple entities or regions
Strong understanding of German employment law
You are based in Germany, preferably in the Hamburg area, and are willing to travel regularly between the different German entities
Proven experience in HR Business Partnering, employee relations (including complex cases), recruitment & onboarding, organisational development and change, and HR process design and implementation
Experienced in managing HR in environments with limited structure and building HR processes from scratch
Background in fast-growing, multi-site, or multi-entity organisations
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of German HR legislation
Strong HR operations expertise, including contracts, policies, compliance, and employee relations
Ability to design and implement scalable HR processes
Proficient with HRIS and ATS systems (such as Recruitee) and HR data reporting
Strong recruitment and selection capabilities
Soft Skills & Behaviours
Hands-on and comfortable working in environments without established HR infrastructure
Confident in advising and constructively challenging senior stakeholders
Thrives in independent working environments
Able to support multiple companies with different cultures and dynamics
Proactively identifies issues and implements effective solutions
Skilled in guiding teams through transitions and new ways of working
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving organisational structures
Normec Foodcare is part of Normec, a trusted leader in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise spans critical areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and security across diverse industries. Established in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and rapidly growing organisation.
We offer our team members the opportunity to contribute to our mission while developing their careers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, creating impactful solutions for clients and a sustainable tomorrow. The essence of Normec’s culture, characterized as informal, open, dynamic, and ambitiously entrepreneurial, is rooted in our foundational GROWTH principles. These are embedded in The Normec Fit program, which ensures that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.
If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. Your information will be handled confidentially, and you will receive a response within five working days. For questions about this vacancy, you can contact Jill Bettonvil, recruiter at Normec Foodcare, at +31614889190.
Procedure:
Initial phone screening and discussion of the vacancy
First interview at Normec
Reference check (with your approval) / assessment
Second interview at Normec
Discuss employment terms
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