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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

HR Business Partner

Location: Dusseldorf
Function: VGSG HR
Reports to: Head of VOIS HR Western Europe
Band: G12

What you’ll do

As an HR Business Partner at VGSG, you will be the primary contact for global HRBPs and responsible for all HRBP activities within the VOIS center. You will play a crucial role in initiating and supporting HR-related change measures across various departments, contributing to the achievement of HR objectives and the implementation of HR strategies. Your responsibilities will include guiding Group & VOIS HRBPs through local legislations, cooperating proactively with the works council, and balancing the needs of business functions. You will implement individual personnel measures for the E-Band, support personnel decisions, and ensure compliance with labor law requirements. Additionally, you will advise on and manage recurring HR processes such as vacancy requests, performance dialogues, annual salary reviews, and people surveys. Providing feedback and coaching to leaders, you will ensure that all leaders and people managers are equipped to drive employee engagement.

Who you are

  • Assertive individuals with diplomatic skills
  • Strategic thinkers with strong conceptual abilities
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
  • High initiative and proactivity with strong change management and implementation skills
  • Analytical minds with a quick learning capacity
  • Experience working in a global, cross-country, matrix organization
  • HR Professional Qualifications desirable but not essential
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in operational support and broad-based HR knowledge
  • Very good knowledge of labour and works constitution law
  • In-depth experience in advising managers, ideally with management experience and working with works councils

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

This position may be full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours).

Your strengths and experience count for Vodafone. We also value diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome candidacies from people with disabilities and will give them special consideration if they are equally suitable.

We are filling this position at Düsseldorf for Vodafone Group Services GmbH.

Would you like to get an overview of all our benefits and opportunities at Vodafone? You can find all the information on myHR.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Join us in this dynamic role where you can make a significant impact on our HR strategies and contribute to the success of our organization. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Company benefits

UK (28), India (22), Egypt (21), Hungary (20), Romania (20), Albania (22), Turkey (14) days annual leave + bank holidays
Work from anywhere scheme – work for up to 20 days/year abroad (dependant on country)
Annual bonus – dependant on company performance
Employee discounts
Personal development days – once per quarter
Learning platform – access to Harvard Business Publishing, MIT Horizon and Skillsoft
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced paternity leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Volunteer days – up to 5 days
Coaching – access to a free certified internal pool of coaches
Mentoring
Carer’s leave
Adoption leave – 16 weeks (paid) with a phased return to work over 6 months
Enhanced sick days
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
Employee assistance programme
Complimentary Medical Services – 24/7 online doctor service
Compassionate leave
Home office set up
Buddy scheme
Referral bonus
Early finish Fridays
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Sabbaticals
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
Enhanced pension match/contribution
LinkedIn learning license

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