Key Skills

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner to join our European HR team, supporting a rapidly growing medical device organization with approximately 200+ employees across multiple countries. This role goes beyond traditional HR BP responsibilities — you will be the architect of our European HR policy framework and operational systems, working closely with the European HR Head and China HQ to build scalable, compliant, and business-aligned HR infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Policy & System Design (35%) Design, draft, and maintain European HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks across multiple jurisdictions (DACH, Poland, Netherlands, France, etc.) Build and implement standardized HR operational frameworks including onboarding, performance management, compensation & benefits, and offboarding Develop SOPs and process documentation for cross-border HR operations Ensure all policies are compliant with local labor laws, GDPR, and EU directives Business Partnership (35%) Partner with European business leaders(N-2) to understand workforce needs and translate them into HR solutions Support organizational design and restructuring initiatives Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations Act as a trusted advisor on local HR practices and cultural considerations according to local labor law, compliance requirements, and practice. Operational Execution (30%) Draft and review employment contracts, and policy documents in English Coordinate with external vendors (payroll providers, legal counsel, recruitment agencies) Help to set up and support local works counsel Support HR operations across the employee lifecycle Support HR system implementation and configuration (e.g., SuccessFactors) Maintain accurate HR data and reporting for management review Local HR activities for compliance Requirements Must-Have 5+ years of HR experience in multinational or cross-border environments Strong understanding of European labor law and practice, particularly in Germany or France. Excellent written English — able to draft policy documents, SOPs, and employee communications independently. Fluency in French or German is required. Demonstrated experience in building HR policies and systems from the ground up (not just executing existing frameworks) Hands-on mentality — willing and able to do detailed operational work, not just strategic planning Nice-to-Have Experience in a multinational expanding into European markets Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries Knowledge of multiple European jurisdictions (Poland, Netherlands, UK, Italy, Spain) HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, or local equivalents) Experience with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors, or similar) What We Offer Opportunity to build HR infrastructure from the ground up in a fast-growing global organization Direct exposure to senior leadership in both Europe and China HQ Competitive compensation package

Core Responsibilities

Design and maintain European HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and operational frameworks that comply with local labor laws, GDPR, and EU directives. Partner with business leaders on workforce and organizational needs while handling employee relations, contracts, vendors, HR systems, and employee lifecycle operations.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of multinational or cross-border HR experience, strong knowledge of European labor law—particularly in Germany or France—and fluency in French or German. Candidates must have independently built HR policies and systems, write excellent English, and be willing to perform detailed operational work.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package