People Partner NAM

Description

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.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• 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.

Your profile and 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.

Your responsibilities and 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.)

• 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

• 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