About this role
For our PMCC (Power Management & Control Components) business unit and GONet Germany, our multi-site service and sales network, Eaton is looking for a committed and experienced HR Business Partner (m/f/d) - GONet (Multi-Site Manufacturing) for Germany.
Your Mission:
As HRBP for GONet, you will operate at the centre of a complex, multi-site manufacturing network, partnering with leadership teams and Works Councils to deliver both operational excellence and sustainable transformation.
As a member of the Eaton Germany Country HR team, the role requires balancing day-to-day HR delivery in a highly regulated, co-determined environment with proactively shaping and contributing to the people agenda across the country, including employee experience, engagement, workforce capability, and organisational effectiveness.
A critical success factor is the ability to build trusted, transparent, and forward-looking partnerships with Works Councils, ensuring compliance while enabling business agility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Business Partnering
Partner with GONet and site leadership teams to translate business strategy into practical, forward-looking HR plansAct as a key advisor on labour models, productivity, and organisational effectiveness across the networkSupport delivery of GONet transformation initiatives (e.g. footprint changes, centralisation, capability shifts)Use workforce data (absenteeism, overtime, attrition, productivity) to drive fact-based discussions and decisions 2. Works Council Partnership & Co-Determination
Build credible, trust-based relationships with Works Councils across all GONet sitesAct as a key interface ensuring early, transparent, and structured engagement on all relevant topicsSupport, lead and coordinate information, consultation, and negotiation processes in line with local regulationsPartner with business leaders to develop pragmatic, mutually acceptable solutions balancing operational needs and employee interestsEnsure consistency of approach across sites while respecting local frameworks and agreementsAnticipate potential risks and proactively shape narratives and engagement strategies 3. Operational HR Excellence
Ensure high-quality, compliant HR delivery across all sites, including:Employee relations case managementAbsence and attendance managementPerformance and talent processesWorkforce planning and staffingSafeguard adherence to collective agreements, labour law, and internal policiesContribute to and drive standardisation and simplification of HR processes across Eaton Germany, contributing to high quality audit-ready systemsEmbed robust workforce data management processes. 4. Employee Experience & Engagement
Contribute to and drive a consistent Eaton Germany and GONet employee experience, aligned with operational realitiesLead engagement agenda (surveys, action plans, leadership accountability) with visible outcomesStrengthen frontline engagement and employee voice, including integration with Works Council structuresChampion initiatives on wellbeing, inclusion, and communication transparency 5. Workforce Capability & Future Readiness
Support development of a future-ready workforce aligned to GONet strategy:Skills mapping and capability gap analysisCross-training and multi-skilling initiativesSuccession planning for critical operational rolesPartner with leadership and Works Councils on reskilling/upskilling pathways, especially in the context of automation and network optimisation 6. Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement
Drive lean and efficient HR processes aligned with GONet operating principlesPartnering with country HR colleagues, identify and implement opportunities for digitalisation, standardisation, and service improvementCollaborate with Country HR, HR CoEs and HR Services to enhance end-to-end employee and manager experienceEmbed a continuous improvement mindset, linking HR initiatives to operational performance 7. Change Management & Communication
Lead the people side of GONet transformation and change initiativesDevelop and execute clear, consistent communication strategies across sitesEnsure alignment between leadership messaging and Works Council communication channelsSupport leaders in navigating complex change with confidence, transparency, and consistency Profile & Experience
Proven HRBP experience in complex, unionised manufacturing environmentsStrong track record of Works Council engagement and negotiationsExperience supporting multi-site or network-level transformationsAbility to manage both operational HR delivery and strategic initiatives simultaneously Skills:
Leadership Behaviours
Win Together:Credible and balanced - trusted by both management and Works CouncilsEmployee-centric and business-minded - embeds fairness and performanceThink Big:Structured and transparent - drives clarity in complex, regulated environmentsAct Boldy:Proactive and anticipatory - engages early to shape outcomes, not react to themResilient and pragmatic - navigates tension and ambiguity effectively We offer
Challenging tasks in a dynamic environment, where you will quickly take on responsibility and actively help shape the business.Responsible, varied, and independent work with direct customer interaction.A structured and thorough onboarding process within a well-established team where personal commitment and mutual support are top priorities.Attractive employment conditions combined with the career opportunities of a global corporation, including targeted training programs, extensive development prospects, and exciting career opportunities.Become part of a global company whose mission is to improve quality of life and protect the environment through sustainable energy management technologies and services.Flexible working hours.Professional support for both personal and professional challenges, as well as support for balancing work, family, and private life through flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly HR policy.Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools.The opportunity to be part of a company with more than 100 years of history, well-known in the industry and with a significant impact on the energy sector.Work for a company committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. #LI-AP3
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