HR Business Partner Job at MSA BOURGOGNE (Aachen)

Job Description

Gates operates three sites in Germany—Aachen, Euskirchen, and Pfungstadt—with a workforce of approximately 200 employees. The German organisation is an integral part of the European Gates network, contributing manufacturing, technical, and commercial expertise while maintaining a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As part of the local HR team and reporting to the HR Manager Germany, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) delivers a high‑quality employee experience through comprehensive, end‑to‑end HR partnering at site level. The role provides broad HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on Talent Management, succession planning, workforce development, and recruitment. The HRBP oversees payroll governance and compliance, leads Time & Attendance processes, manages HR systems and reporting, and supports full‑cycle recruitment as part of an integrated talent strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, the HRBP plays a key role in driving organisational effectiveness, ensuring compliance, and delivering people outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Job Responsibility

Act as General HR Business Partner for all coded employees, serving as a trusted advisor to managers on employee lifecycle, performance management, employee relations, and compliance matters
Lead and support an integrated Talent Management and Talent Acquisition approach, including workforce planning, role and capability definition, sourcing and selection, hiring recommendations, contract issuance, and onboarding
Manage payroll administration and related audits, ensuring accurate payroll closeouts, compliance, and coordination with external/internal payroll providers
Ensure Time & Attendance Administration, including monitoring, validation, and correction of working time records in alignment with legal and company requirements
Execute General HR Administration Tasks, including preparation of contracts, compensation letters, works council hearings, and full HR documentation across the employee lifecycle
Maintain accurate HRIS and ERP data, including input, validation, and control of all relevant SLA data and employee transactions (onboarding, offboarding, promotions, salary changes, retirements, etc.)
Drive Absenteeism & Health Management initiatives, monitoring absence trends, supporting case management, and partnering with managers and works councils to reduce absenteeism and improve workforce wellbeing
Ensure compliance with employment law and internal HR policies, maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and minimizing organisational risk
Develop and deliver trainings and support organisational capability building, contributing to performance improvement and employee development initiatives

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or combined HR / Talent Acquisition role, with exposure to the full employee lifecycle
Proven confidence in using HRIS platforms and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and effective process support
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and present insights clearly
Strong analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to interpret HR metrics to support decision‑making
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across the organisation
Structured, proactive, and self‑organised working style, with the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication skills in English and German, both written and spoken, enabling effective interaction with employees, managers, and works councils

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