Sr. HR Business Partner-6 month Fixed Term Contract

Position : Sr. HR Business Partner

*6 month fixed term contract with potential of going full time.

There has never been a better time to join Extreme. After three acquisitions extending our portfolio and go-to-market strategy, we have seen enormous opportunity and growth within the region. For 2020, ExtremeCloud IQ was named CRN's 2020 Networking Product of the Year!

Aside from being a Technology Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, we also adamantly promote an internal culture that truly embraces diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. Having Diversity and Inclusion as part of our core values and beliefs, we’re proud to foster an environment where every Extreme employee can thrive because of their differences, not despite them.

Extreme is looking for a Sr. HR Business Partner to cover our DACH, Nordis and UK&I region. The successful candidate will need to be proactive in working closely with our Senior leadership, client groups, and global HR team to successfully drive HR initiatives, talent strategies, organisational development activities, and business outcomes.

Typical accountabilities will include leadership consulting/coaching, employee relations, employee coaching, driving programs and initiatives, planning and meeting facilitation. The ideal candidate should have been involved in program execution and a have a track record of getting things done. You will be focused on elevating the culture at Extreme to support a high-performance environment where all of us excel as leaders and continue to learn. We are looking for leader demonstrated experience in influencing at all levels of a company, strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively negotiate and solve complex problems. The ideal candidate will be a “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-work-done” individual who is comfortable with leading change and process improvement. Your clients will be site level and virtual across multiple locations. The ability to work in a matrix organization across business functions is a key to your success. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate and manage complex people and business issues.

Required qualifications include:

• 5-8 years of related experience as a Senior HR Business Partner
• Strong understanding of EMEA International employment law
• Experience of working with a German Works Council
• Broad knowledge and demonstrated experience in the HR function
• Fluency in German is an advantage. Fluency in English is essential

Desired qualifications include:

• Demonstrated success supporting a changing technology organization
• Proven ability to think strategically and coach employees at all levels
• Knowledge of country laws and statutes including works councils
• Demonstrated high degree of critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Succinct, precise communication skills (verbal and written), adaptable to varying audience
• Ability to influence individuals at various levels with various styles
• Demonstrated leadership development and group facilitation experience
• Advise and coach leaders and employees on matters related to talent development, organizational performance, engagement and culture, leadership, and strategic planning
• Proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and drives that culture