HR BUSINESS PARTNER - GERMANY & CZECH REPUBLIC

TFC, an AFC Industries Company, is part of a fast-growing, global supply chain services group distributing a wide range of engineering fastener components to manufacturing industries ranging from medical and electronics equipment to motorsports and aerospace applications.
We have a strong reputation for delivering high-performing inventory solutions, known as VMI or Kanban systems, to solve customer challenges to have the right products at the right time in their production cycle. We take all their sourcing, purchasing, stocking and component management pain away to focus on making and selling products. Reporting to Steve Sanders, Vice President Finance.

We are hiring a skilled HR Business Partner to support our teams across Germany (Gotha, Bochum, Gottmadingen) and the Czech Republic. Based in Gotha, you’ll provide full-cycle HR support including recruitment, employee relations, development, and compliance. This hands-on, strategic role reports to the VP Finance with a dotted line to the UK HR Manager. You’ll collaborate closely with managers and employees to shape culture, ensure legal compliance, and drive people initiatives. Fluency in German and English is essential, along with strong knowledge of German labour law and experience in multi-site or international environments.
HR Business Partner – Germany & Czech Republic
Location: Gotha, Germany (Hybrid: 2 days remote per week)
Languages Required: Fluent in German and English
We are looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Business Partner to join our growing HR team, based in Gotha, Germany. This role will be a key point of contact for all HR matters across our German sites (Gotha, Bochum, and Gottmadingen) as well as our Czech operations, supporting employees and managers across the full HR lifecycle.
You will work in close partnership with operational leadership, reporting directly to the VP Finance, with a dotted line to our HR Manager. This is a hands-on, generalist role that combines day-to-day HR operations with strategic input into our broader people agenda.
Key Responsibilities
· Act as a trusted HR advisor for employees and managers across Germany and the Czech Republic
· Deliver full-cycle HR support including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and offboarding
· Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal HR policies in both countries
· Support and coordinate HR activities across our sites in Gotha, Bochum, and Gottmadingen
· Partner with the wider HR team to align strategy, share best practices, and implement cross-border HR initiatives
· Contribute to workforce planning and organisational development efforts
· Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
· Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Requirements
· Solid experience as an HR Business Partner or Generalist in a multi-site or international setting
· Strong working knowledge of German labour law; knowledge of Czech employment law is an advantage
· Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic and hands-on approach
· HR Qualification – CIPD or equivalent
· Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required
· Comfortable working independently while staying connected to a wider HR team
· Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
What We Offer
· A collaborative and supportive team environment
· Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week remote)
· Opportunity to shape and influence the local people agenda and culture
· Competitive salary and benefits
· Meaningful work in a company with strong values and long-term vision
Art der Stelle: Vollzeit

Leistungen:

• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Kostenloser Parkplatz

Arbeitsort: Vor Or