Executive HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Gebr. Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes'?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

Executive HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

• Act as a trusted People advisor and primary point of contact for assigned senior executives, providing guidance on strategic and operational people matters
• Coordinate executive staffing, selection and onboarding, supporting contracts, compensation, benefits, mobility and transitions
• Lead succession planning, talent reviews and leadership development initiatives as well as strengthening the leadership pipeline for executive roles
• Connect the right stakeholders across Group People and Business Area HR teams to translate business needs into practical, aligned and sustainable People solutions
• Apply Group frameworks, policies and governance consistently, align stakeholders, prioritise key topics and use executive feedback to continuously improve People support and offerings

• Relevant degree or an equivalent qualification, combined with several years of experience in strategic HR business partnering, ideally with direct exposure to senior executives and complex organisation
• Broad expertise across the employee lifecycle, including executive recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and international mobility
• Experience working in an international matrix organisation, with the ability to collaborate effectively across specialist People functions and diverse business stakeholders
• Excellent advisory and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively on sensitive or complex people matters
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities, with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach and fluent communication skills in German and English

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company (with attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement or above tariff)
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, (flexitime account) and a modern hybrid working culture with weekly home office days
• Career and professional development: Continuous learning and individual development opportunities with a wide range of seminars, webinars and e-learning opportunities
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases
• Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation
• Fitness and health: Offers of active health promotion, company doctor, occupational health and safety, etc.
• Daily time savings: Short and convenient commutes thanks to ample parking, direct public transport access via the plant site (, and a shuttle service to our office in Kitzingen)
• Feel Welcome: Structured onboarding days as well as company and team events for a successful start and quick integration into the team
• Take a Break: Canteen with subsidized meals and a barista coffee bar for relaxing breaks