HR Business Partner

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,000 to $120,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA Group, located in Hudson, WI, is searching for a People Partner NAM to join our team!

The People Partner role will act as a primary partner for BU leadership, translating divisional People priorities into BU-specific plans that directly enable growth, performance and operational targets, and supporting BU leaders in all people- and organization-related aspects of day-to-day business and strategic projects.

Strategy Translation & Business Advisory ​

• Translate divisional strategy into a concrete BU People roadmap, aligned with BU business objectives​
• Advise the BU Head and BU leadership team on all people- and organization-related topics (structure, roles, capabilities, leadership, culture, change)​
• Shape and optimize BU structures (teams, roles, spans, reporting lines) in line with divisional organizational design principles​
• Act as trusted advisor in portfolio, performance and capability trade-off decisions​

Workforce Planning & Hiring Orchestration ​

• Lead operational workforce and skills planning for the BU (12–24 months), based on divisional workforce guidelines​
• Identify capability gaps impacting BU targets and define closure actions​
• Orchestrate the end-to-end hiring process, while People Services execute systems, tools and administrative processes​

​​ Talent & Performance Enablement ​

• Drive Talent and Performance Management cycles in the BU using global processes and tools, ensuring high-quality and consistent application​
• Identify critical roles, key talents and successors within the BU​
• Co-create development and succession plans with BU leaders​
• Connect BU needs to People Solutions offerings (Academy, Leadership programs, etc.)​

Change, Culture & Transformation Support ​

• Support the design and implementation of BU-specific change and culture initiatives (e.g. new operating model, digitalization, Regional cultural shifts)​
• Ensure alignment of BU initiatives with divisional People priorities​
• Actively enable leadership capability and organizational effectiveness during transformation​

​​ Governance & Ecosystem Collaboration ​

• Collaborate with Country/Location People Partners on BU initiatives with local labor law, co-determination or policy impact​
• Ensure local requirements are respected without creating BU-specific shadow rules​
• Provide structured feedback to the Divisional People Partner, People Solutions and People Services on solution fit, gaps, implementation issues and emerging People risks​

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related degree;
• 5-7 years progressively responsible HR experience in areas such as, performance and development, manager`s consultancy, HR Analytics, and local labor matters, compensation and benefits.
• Demonstrated change management experience;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Time management and Self organization to manage execution properly.
• Good with interpersonal Skills to influence others.
• Managerial courage.

We operate in a Hybrid work environment (3 days a week on-site). Due to the nature of the role, the People Partner may be required to work on-site 5 days some weeks to manage role expectations.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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