HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Be part of our team

Join a fast-growing biotech company where science, innovation, and people come together to make a meaningful impact. As HR Business Partner, you will work in a dynamic startup-to-scale-up environment, partnering closely with leaders and teams across functions and geographies.

You will be part of a collaborative global People & Culture team, supporting the German legal entity while also taking responsibility for Switzerland. This role is ideal for someone who combines solid HR Business Partner experience with a hands-on mindset, a strong passion for recruiting, and the motivation to help build scalable people practices in a growing organization.

Your mission

• Partner with leaders and employees across Germany and Switzerland as a trusted HR Business Partner 
• Collaborate closely with the global People & Culture team on global initiatives and cross-functional HR projects
• Actively contribute to the design, implementation, and rollout of scalable HR frameworks, policies, and people programs suitable for a startup-to-scale-up environment
• Translate business needs into pragmatic people solutions that support growth and organizational effectiveness
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes as an HRBP, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers and actively participating in interviews and hiring decisions
• Support workforce planning and organizational development during growth phases
• Handle employee relations topics hands-on, including performance management and employee lifecycle matters
• Own preparatory payroll activities for Germany and Switzerland, including the collection and validation of payroll-relevant data and close collaboration with external payroll providers
• Ensure compliant HR practices in line with German and Swiss labor law, working with external partners where needed
• Act as a culture ambassador, fostering engagement, collaboration, and strong leadership 

Your profile

• A strong, well-rounded background as an HR Business Partner, ideally in biotech, life sciences, pharma, or another regulated, innovation-driven environment
• Enjoys supporting organizations through different growth stages, from early build-up to scale-up, and helping teams grow along the way
• Brings genuine enthusiasm for recruiting and hiring, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers from role scoping through to hiring decisions
• Feels confident and comfortable conducting structured interviews and contributing to fair, high-quality selection decisions
• Has actively contributed to shaping and rolling out HR frameworks, policies, and people programs in evolving organizations
• Brings hands-on exposure to preparatory payroll activities and enjoys collaborating with external partners to ensure smooth processes
• Possesses a solid understanding of German labor law; exposure to Swiss employment law is a welcome plus
• Feels at home working in international and cross-border teams and values collaboration across cultures

• Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution
• Strong project management skills across recruiting and HR initiatives
• High level of accuracy and reliability, particularly in payroll-related topics
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and prioritize effectively
• Solution-oriented, adaptable, and resilient
• Fluent in English; German required for employee relations and payroll matters

Why us?

• Impact that matters: Contribute to breakthrough therapies.
• Global mindset: Work in an international, diverse team.
• Grow & thrive: Develop your career in a supportive, fast-moving environment.
• Innovation every day: Push boundaries with cutting-edge science.