Human Resources Business Partner

The opportunity

This position is for an HR Business Partner based in Germany, responsible for shaping and delivering people strategies that support business and functional priorities for the German organization. The role also serves as the primary HR lead for the DACH region, covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with ownership across the employee lifecycle and the design of HR practices that build a strong customer-focused culture.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the people agenda for the assigned function and ensure it supports business goals.
• Create and roll out modern HR practices, including end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
• Manage the monthly payroll cycle by collecting inputs on time, coordinating with Finance and an external payroll provider, and ensuring salaries are paid promptly.
• Keep statutory and internal compliance requirements updated in the system on time.
• Handle office administration and related operational support.
• Partner closely with senior leaders, including the Country Manager, Regional Managers across Sales and Service, Marketing, HR, and Finance, to provide the required HR support.
• Ensure hiring is completed within agreed timelines for all open positions.
• Promote ongoing capability building through targeted learning interventions and refresh the learning plan based on business needs.
• Monitor the learning dashboard and ensure mandatory training and workshops, including instructor-led and e-learning sessions, are completed.
• Track the performance management process and make sure it is completed on schedule and according to guidelines.
• Review employee engagement data and introduce initiatives to strengthen engagement.
• Implement regional HR policies and procedures and make sure the team follows them consistently.
• Maintain accurate HRMS records, generate reports on time, conduct periodic audits, and ensure joining and exit data is captured correctly for analytics and decision-making.
• Support leaders and managers with complex, sensitive, and specialized employee matters, including accommodations, misconduct investigations, and terminations.
• Review compensation and benefits trends and propose competitive pay programs that help attract and retain talent.
• Lead employee disciplinary meetings, termination processes, and workplace investigations.
• Ensure adherence to local employment laws, regulations, and best practices through policy reviews and regular audits.
• Stay current on HR trends, evolving regulations, talent management practices, and new technologies.
• Support a positive workplace culture through celebrations and recognition activities.

Requirements

• A degree in HR, or a degree with a specialization in human resources, is required.
• At least 6 to 8 years of experience in a similar HR Business Partner role, ideally supporting customer-facing teams such as Sales, Service, or Dealership functions in Germany.
• Prior exposure to COE areas such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Talent Management is needed.
• Strong working knowledge of German employment law is essential.
• Experience with modern HR digital tools and their implementation is preferred.
• Experience in the automotive sector is ideal, especially two-wheeler or four-wheeler businesses.
• Background in FMCG or the beverage industry may also be considered.
• Fluency in both German and English is mandatory.
• The candidate must live within one hour of the site, as this is a hybrid position.

About Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, with a history dating back to 1901. The brand is known for making motorcycles that are simple, engaging, accessible, and enjoyable to ride, under its philosophy of Pure Motorcycling. Its portfolio includes retro and neo-retro roadsters, cruisers, adventure tourers, crossover models, cafe racers, and classic motorcycles. The company also supports a strong rider community through events and long-distance rides, and operates across more than 65 countries with global technology and production facilities.

Work culture

The organization is multinational and multicultural, with teams spanning many geographies. It values originality, avoids conventional thinking, and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The company is focused on building a premium global brand while adding quality and diversity to its workforce.

Additional information

This is a hybrid role based in Bad Krozingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The position requires close collaboration with leadership and hands-on ownership of HR operations across the DACH region.