HR Business Partner - Western Europe

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

dss+ is a leading global operations transformation consultancy that helps our clients build business endurance through operational safety, risk, performance and sustainability by leveraging our industry expertise, our dss+360 digital platform, our recognised people solutions and IP. We work with clients across various industries, including metals and mining, oil and gas, industrials and manufacturing, chemicals, food and beverage and more, to deliver measurable and lasting improvements.

We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

dss+ is seeking an HR Business Partner who will play an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs/talent initiatives forward, while ensuring alignment with the strategic business objectives. We are looking for someone who possesses strong business acumen and a clear understanding of company challenges to help address the organisation’s and talent needs. This requires working across strategic, tactical and operational aspects, whilst navigating ambiguity and influencing effectively across all levels of a company. 

What can we offer?

Working for dss+ gives you the chance to directly impact employee engagement and facilitation of end-to-end HR operational tasks and activities. Reporting to the Regional HR Leader in EMEA, this role enables you to drive continuous improvement of our HR Operational activities and employee engagement landscape. This is an opportunity to directly impact the success of HR systems and procedures for ongoing efficiency and effectiveness, in addition to contributing to an engaging work environment.

What role will you play?

This role is responsible for cultivating and elevating the impact of the employee experience, creating a connection with the employee career journey and enabling a culture, with the employee at the centre, while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. Additionally, continuing to drive efficiency and effectiveness across all HR generalist disciplines in Europe, while operating remotely from home with occasional travel. You will be hands on, providing end-to-end employee lifecycle / operational support including but not limited to the following engagement initiatives:

• Serve as a trusted partner to the organization, business leaders and HR team, to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business, whilst maintaining a focus on facilitating a positive employee experience across all touchpoints.

• Live and breathe the dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviours and encourage others to do the same. More information about our core values can be found here: dss+ Code of Conduct.

• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution.

• Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on HR issues.

• Educate, coach and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.

• Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.

• Participate in the continual development of HR programs including but not limited to recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, and Learning & Development.

• Collaborate with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results.

• Provide input to people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

• Educate team members on compensation practices, including compensation, performance feedback, performance calibration, and career transitions.

• Ongoing continuous improvement of employee experience, engagement and end-to-end lifecycle

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic HR Partnership: Working with leadership teams to align HR strategies with business objectives and support the achievement of business goals across European countries.

• Employee Relations; Managing complex employee relations issues in a multi-country context

• Organizational Development: Providing guidance on organizational design, team dynamics, and change management processes.

• Performance Management; Implementing and driving the performance management process, whilst working with managers to set clear performance expectations and development goals.

• Compensation & Benefits: .Payroll administration across European markets in collaboration with our internal HR Ops team; Supporting the development and implementation of compensation and benefits programs; Leading benchmarking efforts and participating in compensation reviews

• Talent Management & Development: Supporting leadership development programs and succession planning.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensuring adherence to local employment laws, regulations, and corporate policies in all European countries

• HR Metrics & Analytics

• Change Management: Driving change initiatives in alignment with global and regional business transformations.

• Cultural Alignment: Promoting a unified company culture while respecting local customs and labour practices.

Who are you today?

You are passionate about employee engagement and administration of HR coordination in a dynamic, consulting context. You have demonstrated experience in a professional services or consulting organisation with a successful track record as a true collaborator and implementer. You’re comfortable with ambiguity, being able to deliver tangible outcomes and interacting with stakeholders across the organisation landscape.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven HR experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role in which you have supported multiple European countries.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is a plus.

• Languages: Fluency in English is required. Additional European languages are highly desirable.

• Expertise: Strong knowledge of European labour laws, employment practices, and HR compliance in various countries is essential.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking with a deep understanding of HR's role in achieving business goals.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage complex HR issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and cultural sensitivity.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage HR data to drive decisions.

• Proven ability to lead HR initiatives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

In return, dss+ assures that you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment. You can build capabilities while delivering exceptional services, and really have an impact. That’s something to be proud of!

Let's see where our shared vision leads.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their career.

As a Global Company, our professionals have the possibility to contribute to grow with the company. Every employee can influence and impact our company, and we value innovators and entrepreneurs.

Beyond that, be yourself. At dss+, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Above all, we are an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and has the chance to develop their talents further.

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