Senior HR Business Partner (f/m/d) based in Monheim am Rhein

Own your future. Impact what matters.

A trusted partner at more than two million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With annual sales of $14 billion and 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit

We are currently looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (f/m/d)

at our headquarter in Monheim am Rhein

How you'll make an impact:

• Act as a strategic sparring partner for senior leaders and dedicated business divisions, translating business priorities into pragmatic people strategies and measurable HR initiatives.

• Independently diagnose complex organizational and people challenges, design fit-for-purpose HR solutions, and lead their implementation through to sustainable adoption.

• Drive talent, performance, workforce and succession planning activities, identifying critical capability needs and supporting leadership teams in building strong future pipelines.

• Lead organizational development and change initiatives, including restructuring, transformation, leadership effectiveness and culture-related projects.

• Manage senior stakeholder relationships with confidence, proactively influencing decisions and aligning diverse interests in a complex matrix environment.

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance, leadership and labour law topics, ensuring legally sound and business-oriented outcomes.

• Analyse HR data, trends and business indicators to derive insights, challenge assumptions and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Collaborate effectively with HR Centers of Excellence and local HR teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for the business.

• Promote an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects Ecolab’s values and supports continuous development.

Labour Law & Labour Relations:

• Lead and shape a consistent approach to implementing global, regional and local initiatives across more than one legal entity.

• Manage complex co-determination processes with works councils, building constructive relationships and driving aligned consultation approaches.

• Identify opportunities to harmonize regulations and practices across legal entities where this creates business value.

• Lead negotiations and implementation of complex labour relations topics, such as collective benefits, working time arrangements, restructuring measures or social plans.

Qualifications:

• Typically 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including several years in an HR Business Partner role with responsibility for senior stakeholders and complex business areas.

• Proven track record of independently designing and implementing HR solutions, change initiatives or organizational development measures with measurable business impact.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand operational priorities, anticipate people implications and translate them into practical HR actions.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence leaders at different levels.

• Experience in leading HR topics end-to-end in a corporate, matrixed environment or as an HR leader in a small or medium-sized organization who is ready to contribute in an international group setting.

• Solid knowledge of German employment law and works constitution, including experience in working and negotiating with works councils.

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capabilities, combined with pragmatic implementation focus.

• Ability to prioritize effectively, navigate ambiguity and take ownership in a dynamic, international environment.

• Experience with HRIS and digital HR tools; curiosity to use data and technology to improve HR impact.

• Fluency in German and business English is required.

What's in it for you:

• Working in a highly dynamic, cooperative and global environment.

• Personal and professional growth opportunities and intensive training on the job.

• Highly competitive salary & benefits, including employer financed pension scheme, Remote & office-based hybrid working model, Bike leasing, Fitness Center, Cantine.

We are looking forward to you application!

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.