Principal People Business Partner

**Where your expertise is needed**:
AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride

**What we’re looking for**:
As Principal People Business Partner (M/F/d) for Supply Chain you take on a strategic role responsible for aligning people initiatives with business priorities. This position requires building and maintaining credible relationships with functional leadership, operating as a strategic partner, and providing comprehensive support and solutions on people-related matters.

The role also involves coaching and mentoring business leaders, managing transformational change, overseeing complex employee relations to meet business needs and drive organizational performance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate as a strategic partner and be the central point of contact to business leaders to ensure alignment and commitment in the design and implementation of global people initiatives.
- Coach and mentor senior business leaders on managing key people challenges, providing guidance and insight to build confidence and capability in people management
- Support senior business leaders in managing transformational change by developing change processes and mitigation strategies to minimize employee impact and maintain business continuity.
- Overseeing complex employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations, especially those with cross-border implications.
- Analyze organizational performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement and propose strategic improvements.
- Work closely with other People teams to support the development, rollout, and execution of strategic Talent initiatives such as performance reviews, succession planning, change management, and organizational design.
- Act as a mentor and coach for colleagues within the People function, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance capabilities and support the transformation of the People function.
- Provide regular reports on key HR activities and outcomes.

**Qualifications**:

- Successfully completed university studies, ideally in the field of business administration or human resources.
- At least 7 years of experience in providing proactive and professional HRBP support and advice to senior leaders in a highly matrixed environment.
- Experience partnering with Supply Chain or Manufacturing functions
- Strong business fluency; ability to combine financial acumen and business operation knowledge with HR expertise and an understanding of the talent landscape.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills, able to confidently engage and challenge senior leaders.
- Able to influence and coach other to drive change and desired outcomes
- Results oriented change management skills.
- Fluent written and spoken English skills. German or Polish is a plus

**Perks at work**:

- Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
- Fast growing international company with stable employment
- Annual vacation of 30 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
- Mental Wellbeing Program - the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions
- AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rates
- Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more
- Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
- Free English and German language classes
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
- Referral Program with attractive incentives
- Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge mit Allianz)
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need._