HR Business Partner

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy "Let it Bloom". The winning business model is underpinned by the Group's omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World's Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.

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For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as

TASKS WITH IMPACT

As an HR Business Partner, you act as a strategic advisor and sparring partner for our leaders across all HR-related matters. You drive the transformation of our organization, optimize HR processes, and ensure a strong alignment between business goals and people development. You collaborate closely with our Centers of Expertise, the works council, and external partners, translating global HR initiatives into tangible local impact.

• You advise and challenge leaders on strategic and complex HR matters aligned with business strategy
• You initiate strategic workforce planning and support the annual personnel cost budgeting process
• You coach leaders on compensation topics, promotions, and labor law issues
• You guide organizational transformation and foster systematic learning and development initiatives
• You implement global HR concepts (e.g. performance management, salary review) within your business areas
• You improve and design HR processes with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and efficiency
• You lead or actively contribute to (international) HR projects
• You cultivate a strong, trust-based partnership with the works council and manage labor law topics constructively

YOUR SKILLS

• You hold a university degree in Business Administration, HR, Organizational Psychology or a similar field
• Ideally, you bring several years of experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in an international context
• You have in-depth knowledge of labor law, social insurance, and tax regulations
• You are fluent in both German and English and comfortable working in an international environment
• You are structured, independent and solution-oriented in your way of working
• You are a strong communicator and build solid relationships with stakeholders
• You bring a hands-on mindset and enjoy driving topics forward proactively

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That's why you'll receive your own individual work equipment.

Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E-learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.

30 days of vacation per year

You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)

Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.

You like fitness? Great Then our gym pass is just right for you.

Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks

A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes

A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women's Day, etc.

DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?

Then become part of our international company and send your application including your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. Therefore, we welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if you want us to allow more time for the application process.

We can´t wait to meet you

Job Reference: HQ01918