Senior HR Business Partner (m/f/d) – Focus R&D

About the role

As a Senior HR Business Partner (m/f/d), you act as a trusted sparring partner for our leadership team – particularly within the R&D organization – and actively shape an impactful, scalable HR Business Partnering function. You work closely with the business, establish clear standards in collaboration, and ensure that HR is perceived as a true enabler of growth, performance, and organizational development. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and are visible in driving operational excellence. What is your Day to Day Mission: Strategic HR Business Partnering (R&D Focus): You independently support selected business areas – especially within Engineering and R&D – and advise leaders on organizational development, workforce planning, as well as talent, performance, and change topics. Role Model in HRBP: You set the benchmark for high-quality HR Business Partnering through clear, pragmatic consulting and strong execution. Business Sparring & Execution: You translate business goals into concrete people initiatives and implement them effectively in collaboration with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development. Employee Relations: You manage complex employee cases (e.g., conflicts, performance topics, separations) in a professional and solution-oriented manner, working closely with HR Operations and Legal. Organizational Development & Scaling: You proactively identify organizational challenges and develop sustainable solutions to evolve teams, structures, and roles – particularly in the context of scaling R&D. HR Operating Model & Interfaces: You collaborate closely with HR functions and ensure clear interfaces and efficient processes to maximize HR’s impact on the business. People Insights & Prioritization: You leverage HR data and feedback to drive informed decision-making, set priorities, and implement high-impact initiatives. What you bring to the team: HR Business Partnering in R&D / Tech: Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally working closely with Engineering or R&D teams. Understanding of R&D Organizations: Experience with the challenges of scaling development organizations (e.g., role models, career paths) and translating them into effective HR solutions. Organizational Development & Performance: Hands-on experience in organizational development, workforce planning, and performance & development processes – ideally in a tech-driven environment. Change & Project Experience: Proven track record in implementing HR initiatives and supporting change processes in dynamic environments. Data & Tools Affinity: Confident use of HR tools (e.g., Leapsome or similar) and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Hands-on & Stakeholder Management: Structured, execution-driven working style and the ability to advise and challenge engineering leaders at eye level. Languages: Fluent in German and English. Why Quantum-Systems: We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus. We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary. We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data. We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth. Our benefits: Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later. Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance. Mobile working: If the office environment becomes a bit too lively at times, you can create the right balance by working remotely. One remote workday per week can be arranged flexibly. Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy. Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia. Employee events: We not only want to grow t

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