Danone is one of the biggest FMCG companies and is focusing on bringing health through food to as many people as possible. Do you want to join us to contribute to a healthier world? We are now looking for a:

HR Business Partner

(Full-time, Location: Romania, Bucharest, Hybrid)

The HR Business Partner partners with managers and employees to deliver efficient, consistent and compliant HR support across the entire employee lifecycle. The role focuses on the execution of core HR processes, providing day-to-day HR guidance, supporting people managers, and contributing to a positive employee experience. Working closely with the wider HR team, the HR Business Partner ensures operational excellence while continuously improving HR practices and processes.

Why should YOU apply right away?

If you need more than our great company culture, you should keep in mind the opportunity to:

• Develop your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working setup (minimum 2 days/week in-office)
• Receive a medical subscription extended to your spouse and children
• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid day off
• Explore thousands of courses through LinkedIn Learning, to boost your skills anytime
• Access Bookster - your gateway to inspiration and self-development through reading
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for mental well-being and support

YOUR responsibilities:

• Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

* Manage and coordinate HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, internal mobility, promotions, organizational changes and offboarding.
* Ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of all employee lifecycle processes.
* Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and people-related matters.
* Maintain accurate employee data and documentation within HR systems.
* Support the implementation of local and global HR initiatives and process improvements.

• Employee Relations

*Provide first-line support on employee relations matters in line with company policies and local labor legislation.
* Assist in resolving routine employee issues and support investigations when required.
* Promote a fair, consistent and positive employee experience.

• Process Improvement
  * Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, increase efficiency and enhance employee experience.
  * Support the implementation of local and global HR initiatives.
  * Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of HR practices.

• HR Reporting & Compliance

* Prepare and maintain HR reports and monitor key HR metrics.
* Ensure compliance with labor legislation, internal policies and HR governance requirements.
* Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.

• Business Partnership (for area in responsibility)
  * Build effective working relationships with managers and employees, acting as a trusted HR partner for day-to-day people matters.
  * Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
  * Support managers in addressing employee-related topics and escalating complex cases when appropriate.
  * Partner with business leaders to ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes.

• Performance & Talent Processes (for area in responsibility)
  * Support the execution of annual HR cycles, including performance management, talent reviews and development planning.
  * Guide managers through performance and development processes.
  * Monitor completion of key people processes and follow up where needed.

Key Competencies
* Customer and service orientation
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Relationship building and stakeholder management
* Planning and organizational skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem-solving and sound judgment
* Collaboration and teamwork
* Accountability and ownership
* Adaptability and learning agility
* Continuous improvement mindset

We are looking for an HR Business Partner with the following profile:

* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner (previous experience in FMCG is an advantage).
* Good knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
* Good understanding of local labor legislation.
* Experience working with HRIS systems is an advantage.
* Strong organizational and analytical skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Success Measures

* Timely and accurate delivery of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
* High-quality support provided to managers and employees.
* Strong compliance with HR policies and labor legislation.
* Accurate HR data and reporting.
* Positive stakeholder feedback.
* Active contribution to process improvements and operational excellence.

About Us

Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people should impact the world through their daily choices. Healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We embrace diversity in our organization. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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