HR Business Partner (m/w/d)

Location: Dusseldorf |
Department: Corporate
Department: HR
Contract: Full time

Our approach to men's fashion is strongly setting us apart from the establishment and is creating new space with tailoring at its core. We are there for people who want to be seen. People who don't just want to fit in but want to find their own space and their own perfect fit. Professionals with a pioneering spirit who are straight to the point, effective with a strong sense of aesthetic & flair.

Are you open for a dynamic role where your people focused approach will have a direct impact on our business and its people? Suitsupply is looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner with a high energy level, strong pragmatic mindset, and the ability to effectively partner with our regional and store management as well as employees throughout Germany and Switzerland. Are you passionate about HR, a fast adapter, and a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset? You should be comfortable acting as a trusted business partner to management and working closely with the appropriate HR peers on key initiatives that will drive operational efficiency, improve overall quality, and take cost out of the operations.

It is an exciting time to be a part of the Suitsupply community and the HR Team! Within HR, we are undergoing an impressive transformation. We are a small, purpose-driven, and enthusiastic team. We work hard, we take pride in what we do, we seek new and innovative ways to collaborate with our customers and partners and we have fun

What can you expect to work on?

Unburden store management enabling them to focus on sales

Trusted advisor to store management on people related issues
Deal with full range of operational HR activities, including onboarding, disciplinaries and dismissals
Go to person for confidential issues with employees

Local Knowledge

Pro-actively identify local legislation issues
Get to know people and pro-actively identify HR issues
Advise Regional Management on local HR related matters
(External) communication in both German and English

HR Processes/Efficiency

Standardize and document (local) HR processes
Be first point of HR contact for stores within the region
Be the linking pin and point of contact between Regional and Store Management and HR at HQ in Amsterdam, as well as with local authorities
Support and instruct Store Managers on (local) legislation and HR procedures (e.g. checking ID's, visa, schedules, etc.)

Extra Benefits

Create a working atmosphere that attracts Suitsupply mindset people
Together with Regional and Store Management, establish regional/local recruitment needs
Negotiate contracts with local recruitment agencies if needed
Coordinate local selection (recruitment) process between stores and HQ
Contribute to team spirit and reduce staff turnover

This job might be for you if you

Have a degree in HR Management, Business Administration or Employment Law
Have good working knowledge of German (and Swiss) employment law and HR practices
Have at least 2 to 3 years of hands-on and practical HR experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Are able to travel frequently throughout Germany and Switzerland (7 stores) as well as regularly to our HQ in Amsterdam
Are based in Germany (preferably in either the Dusseldorf or Frankfurt area
Are fluent in German & English. Additional European languages (Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish) are a plus
Sales floor experience or other relevant skills in service a plus