HR Business Partner (d/m/w)

As an HR Business Partner at AUTO1 Group, you will be responsible for advising stakeholders across all hierarchy levels on HR-related issues, supporting them in building high-performing teams. You'll manage various HR processes, develop organizational culture, and oversee projects that enhance employee satisfaction and performance management.

The ideal candidate for the HR Business Partner position at AUTO1 Group should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Additionally, practical experience in HR Business Partnering or consulting is essential, preferably in an international startup environment, along with an excellent understanding of German labor law.

AUTO1 Group emphasizes employee development through strategic training and coaching targeted at leadership and performance management. As an HR Business Partner, you will actively contribute to these initiatives, ensuring that high-performing teams receive the necessary support and guidance to thrive.

As an HR Business Partner at AUTO1 Group, you can expect a flexible work environment with the option for 100% remote work throughout Germany. This role also supports a casual and inclusive culture that prioritizes personal connection and collaboration, free from conventional hierarchies.

AUTO1 Group provides a range of benefits for HR Business Partners, including flexible working hours, the option for part-time work, 28 days of vacation, and additional contributions to pension plans. Regular feedback sessions are also part of our commitment to supporting your professional development.

When answering this question, highlight specific strategies you've implemented in onboarding to enhance the experience for new hires. Discuss how you engage with various departments to ensure smooth transitions and integration, emphasizing the importance of a welcoming culture.

Speak about your approach to conducting performance reviews, how you ensure they're objective, and the methods you use to deliver constructive feedback. Include examples where your approach has led to positive outcomes for employees and the organization as a whole.

In your response, discuss how you analyze data to provide insights that guide strategic decisions. Mention tools or frameworks you use to influence leadership positively, and provide examples of successful initiatives you've spearheaded.

It’s important to cover your conflict resolution process, from identification to resolution. Discuss any mediation techniques you use and provide a real-world example where your intervention led to a positive resolution and a more cohesive team.

Focus on one or two significant challenges you've encountered, detailing how you approached them. Highlight any lessons learned and how these experiences have helped shape your HR philosophy and your readiness for the HR Business Partner role at AUTO1 Group.

Share a specific project that you led, outlining your role, the objectives, and the end results. Detail the planning and execution stages, including how you garnered support from stakeholders and measured success.

Explain the steps you take in salary benchmarking, including data collection, analysis, and how you communicate findings to management. Providing an example of how this work influenced pay decisions in your previous roles would make your answer stand out.

Discuss your familiarity with employment law and how you incorporate this knowledge into everyday HR practices. Mention specific compliance strategies or tools you've used to minimize risk and maintain legal standards.

Elaborate on the various HR metrics you track and how you use data insights to inform decisions. Providing examples of how data has driven changes within your organization will demonstrate your analytical skills.

When tackling this question, outline actionable steps you've taken to foster a diverse culture in previous roles. Speak to specific initiatives or programs you've supported or implemented that directly impacted workplace inclusivity, and how you measure their effectiveness.