HR Business Partner (fluent in major European language)

The HR Business Partner is a strategic partner to the Divisions in operational matters, such as organization structure, general business plans, succession planning, employee effectiveness, headcount utilization and compensation planning. This position serves as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues.

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources, Field Based Employees EMEA

• Partners across functions to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization, developing strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strive for continuous improvement in HR and throughout the business .
• Supports Cook employees on human resource matters or queries they may have and facilitates actions to resolve these in a timely manner.
• Builds strong relationships based on trust with employees and leaders throughout their customer teams .
• Partners with Business Leaders in developing team plans to support the business strategy.
• Coaches and empowers leaders during the entire employee life cycle, regarding HR matters/challenges and facilitates effective and proactive decision-making to ensure solutions are realistic, fair, timely, consistent, transparent and effective.
• Provides input in design and development of company-wide HR initiatives and programs to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Leads HR Functional Projects .
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations matters. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations where required.
• Assists in developing, implementing and administrating HR policies/procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.
• Involvement in departmental projects as required/based on experience/expertise .
• Works closely and flexibly with other HR team members locally and across the Cook organisation.
• Collects and analyses employment data for recommendations to the management team, maintaining records as needed and providing HR Leadership with new HR strategy proposals.
• Manages the entire recruitment and selection process in line with business needs, continually looking to introduce improvements where possible.
• Trains hiring managers in interviewing, employee selection skill and other employment law matters.
• Provides thorough, regular status updates to hiring managers on recruitment, turnover, headcount and employee issues.
• Participates in the development and delivery of company induction process for new starters.
• Benchmarks compensation / benefit packages and assists with compensation queries as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.

• Relevant third level qualification and/or other relevant certification.
•  Five years Generalist/Specialist experience preferred, ideally gained in a similar environment based in a relevant country.
• Fluency in another major European language other than English strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven exposure to the full suite of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and performance management.
• Willingness and experience in delivering training.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision .
• Proven organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong knowledge of computer software.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.