Job Specifications
We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to support our Technology and Product teams across Germany and France. This is a high-impact, strategic role that sits at the heart of our Global R&D organization.
You'll serve as a bridge between both entities, aligning policies, processes, and communication, at a global level to ensure a unified and consistent people strategy. You will work closely with our CTO and leadership teams, providing trusted partnership, setting clear boundaries, and challenging constructively and diplomatically when needed.
You don't necessarily need to come from an R&D environment, but you must bring a strong business understanding, a global mindset, and the ability to influence and execute in a complex, evolving organization.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership
Align people strategies with business goals across Tech and Product in Germany and France
Drive organizational design, workforce planning, and capability building with senior leaders
Ensure HR initiatives directly support our R&D priorities and future growth
Leadership Coaching & Advisory
Partner closely with managers and department heads to strengthen leadership and team effectiveness
Act as a trusted advisor during times of change, supporting performance, growth, and communication
Cross-Border Integration
Consolidate HR practices, tools, and communication between Germany and France
Foster collaboration and consistency in performance management, compensation, and competencies
Talent & Culture Development
Roll out programs that strengthen engagement, growth, and career mobility across both countries
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Development to build career paths for key roles
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leverage people analytics to provide actionable insights on workforce trends, retention, and engagement
Use data to guide strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement
Your Profile
7+ years of HR Business Partner experience, ideally within Tech, Product, or SaaS environments
Proven success in international and matrixed organizations
Strong business acumen with a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with executive leaders
Fluent in English; good command or understanding of French or German is a strong plus
Experience in transformation, post-merger integration, or fast-paced change environments
Nice to have:
Experience harmonizing global processes and policies
Familiarity with HRIS systems and people analytics tools
Background in technology or product-driven organizations
Your Benefits At Shiftmove
No matter where you're based, you will enjoy a competitive and locally aligned benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country to ensure compliance and relevance, but all Shiftmove employees can expect thoughtful perks tailored to their location.
You can explore our current benefits and perks in more detail here: https://www.shiftmove.com/careers/benefits-perks
About the Company
Shiftmove is pioneering a new era in mobility operations for businesses with a holistic mobility operations software. By uniting Avrios, Vimcar, and Optimum under one roof, we integrate fleet management, GPS tracking, and logbook solutions into a single, user-friendly platform. This comprehensive approach eliminates data silos, streamlines procedures, and empowers companies to enhance profitability while delivering top services to their customers. Our Solutions: Avrios - Smart fleet management with real-time insights, intel...
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