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Job Id JOB ID-12520 Location Hamburg, Germany; Göttingen, Germany Date posted 06/17/2025 Category Enabling Functions
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At Evotec’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, the Human Resources department is seeking a highly motivated and experienced

HR Business Partner (all genders)

Full-time and permanent

to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategic HR management and business success in a global, innovative environment.

Key responsibilities:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing high-level guidance on labor law, strategic workforce planning, organizational development, performance and team development, and employee relations (e.g., terminations, disciplinary actions, mutual agreements)
  • Proactively support and coach managers in decision-making and leadership by leveraging HR tools, processes, and change management strategies
  • Collaborate closely with Global HR Business Partners to ensure aligned and effective HR strategies across the business function
  • Partner with the works council on matters such as hiring, transfers, and terminations, ensuring compliance and constructive dialogue
  • Support the recruitment of executives, including participation in interviews upon request
  • Drive and support the rollout of global HR initiatives, such as leadership development programs
  • Lead or contribute to HR and cross-functional projects, including project management and change management responsibilities
  • Independently resolve procedural, labor law, and works constitution law issues, establishing best practices and standards
  • Utilize HR analytics and reporting to advise managers, support team development, and ensure internal HR quality standards
  • Foster continuous collaboration with local and global HR colleagues (HR BPs, Recruiters, HR Advisors, Centers of Expertise) to challenge and improve HR processes and standards

Qualifications: 

  • Academic degree with a focus on Human Resources Management or a related field
  • Several years of relevant HR experience in industrial or similar corporate environments
  • Deep expertise in German labor and works constitution law, with practical experience in applying HR processes
  • Proficiency in digital and automated HR systems and tools
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to recognize patterns, make pragmatic decisions, and communicate them diplomatically
  • Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of HR metrics and reporting
  • High level of assertiveness, empathy, and the ability to influence with sensitivity to context and people
  • Excellent communication skills across all hierarchical levels, with a confident and approachable demeanor
  • Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken
  • Enthusiasm for innovation, people development, and managing multiple priorities effectively
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO industry is a plus

Our Offer:

  • A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture, a spirit of community and continuous improvement
  • A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork
  • 30 days annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
  • Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV in English, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

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