HR Business Partner

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At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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To strengthen our development team in Darmstadt we are looking for you as

**HR Business Partner (m/w/d)**:
**About this opportunity**

As the HR Business Partner Germany (M/F/d) you will actively support discussions and transfers best practices from different functions in the German office of AlignTech (Germany) GmbH in Darmstadt. You will act as a partner that shares the responsibility for the goals and targets delivery. In addition, you will also have to cover other typical HR tasks as you will be solely responsible for one part of the company at the location.

This is a hands-on role requiring an individual with a proven track record of working effectively in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

You will work at a superior level with all levels of the organization, from entry-level technicians, administrative staff, executives, Vice President level. On this position you will support mainly the Software Engineering and IT Innovation organization.

This position is very broad, so we are looking for a person who is flexible, enjoy a fast paced, ever-changing business, capable of managing multiple demands and priorities. You should enjoy, appreciate and have a facility for interacting with people from many cultures and diverse backgrounds.

**In this role, you will**:

- Work closely with the business to ensure an effective HR strategy is in place, that support the business goals
- Partner with business leaders to provide guidance on all HR related aspects of the business
- Conduct Organization Development interventions in partnership with the business leaders
- Support the organisation’s Talent Management philosophy by ensuring all employees are aware of the learning & development resources and opportunities provided; work on Talent Reviews and Succession Planning for the region and ensure the right programs are in place to support employee performance & growth
- Ensure proactive Performance Management, handling any Employee Relations items that arise, mitigating any legal risks to the organization by ensuring smooth exits where necessary
- Provide direction to employees and with regards to Company policy and guideline interpretation and execution of procedures and decisions in accordance with Company policies; ensures the right policies are in place for the regions in the remit of this role
- Collaborate closely with Total Rewards team to ensure the EMEA philosophy is effectively applied, while adjusting for local requirements
- Ensure the right talent is brought into the business, by working closely with the Talent Acquisition team
- Be responsible to maintain the accuracy of HR data for employees, and provide suitable metrics and analytics to the business
- Collaborate effectively with the HR Ops group and Global HR team, to communicate the needs of the region and also roll out initiatives
- Ensure smooth HR Operations such as designing, planning, and implementing HR programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the HR Ops group
- Work with the Payroll team to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
- Develop and maintain written resources such as Handbooks, Guides, Newsletters, Policy Documentation, etc.
- You will coordinate the hiring process together with out TA-Team and other partners.
- You will care about all other upcoming HR-topics, because this is a new entity from our company and not all processes are already organized.

**In this role, you’ll need**:

- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a similar academic education
- Excellent English and German language skills
- Resume that shows steady progression in HR Management
- 4-6 years of HR experience, including 3+ years of HRBP experience. Preferable in Technology companies and/or supporting technical teams.
- Excellent knowledge in German Labor Law
- Team Player
- Excellent communication and negotiation Skills
- Project Management and Change Management Skills
- Strong Business Acumen
- Strong Time Management and Priorities Management Skills
- Improvement-oriented mindset

**What we offer you**:

- Exciting and wide range of tasks in a dynamic and growth-oriented software company
- Flat hierarchies and efficient decision-making processes
- Positive working atmosphere that promotes both individual freedom and responsibility
- Strong team spirit
- Modern offices and cutting-edge work equipment
- Flexible working hours and home office
- Education and training
- Sport and work life balance
- Free dri