HR Business Partner

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BioNTech is looking for an HR Business Partner in Mainz, onsite, full time. In this role you will partner with leaders in Research, Development and Operations to align people strategies with business goals, drive talent acquisition, performance management, organizational design and change management, and support employee relations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of HR experience, a master’s degree, a proven track record delivering strategic HR initiatives, strong influencing skills, deep labor law knowledge with works councils, and fluency in German and English, plus comfort with modern HR systems and analytics. To apply, tailor your resume with measurable outcomes, highlight cross-functional impact and leadership development; apply online with Job ID 11041, and note a HireRight background check if shortlisted. For questions call +49 6131-9084-1291.

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 11041 

About the role:

As HR Business Partner at BioNTech, you will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with leaders in Research, Development, Operations, or Corporate Functions to drive people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. Your work will contribute directly to building organizational capability and fostering our unique BioNTech culture.

In this highly visible position, you will provide strategic guidance across a wide range of HR areas, including talent acquisition, performance management, career development, employee relations, and organizational design. By partnering with functional leadership, you will help shape the future of our workforce in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Your contribution:

• Partner with business leaders to understand their goals and challenges, providing strategic HR guidance and solutions
• Shape and drive the people agenda for the function you support in alignment with organizational objectives
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning efforts to ensure the right talent is in place
• Support organizational structure and design while leading change management initiatives
• Provide coaching on performance management, employee relations, and leadership development
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend actionable solutions
• Consult on employee survey results to enhance engagement and derive actionable improvements
• Act as an interface between business areas and HR Centers of Excellence to translate business needs into effective HR initiatives

A good match:

• Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, labor law or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience as an HR Business Partner, additional experience in other strategic HR roles would be a plus
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that drive business success
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws and constructive cooperation with works councils
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art HR best practices, systems, processes, and tools
• Strong analytical skills combined with a hands-on mentality focused on results
• Excellent German and English language skills

Your Benefits:

It's our priority to support you:

• Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
• Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
• Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
• Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
• Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
• Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

Job ID 11041 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.