Title: HR Business Partner Projects, ESW

Requisition ID: 73929

Date: Apr 7, 2026

Location:

Eschweiler, NW, DE

Department: Human Resources

Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year only

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The focus of the role is the management and independent control of cross-location HR projects.

Contract terms: Full-time, limited for 1 year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Management and independent management of cross-location HR projects with a focus on organizational development, process optimization and change management
Active participation in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives in close coordination with management and global (HR) functions
Design, implementation and continuous development of HR processes and standards in the production environment
Constructive and solution-oriented cooperation with employee representatives in the context of change and implementation projects
Drafting, negotiating and implementing works agreements in close cooperation with employee representatives

Advising executives and employees of a small support area on human resources and employment law issues
Advice and support in the implementation of individual personnel measures
Support in the recruitment process for specialists and managers

Education

Successfully completed studies, ideally with a focus on human resources, business psychology, business administration or a comparable qualification.

Work Experience

Several years of experience in the HR environment with initial responsibility for HR projects, transformation initiatives or strategic HR topics
Experience in an international manufacturing company desirable
First experience in managing cross-departmental project work

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Very good knowledge of project management (classic and/or agile)
Confident handling of MS Office, SAP and SuccessFactors desirable
Sound knowledge of employment law to support project-related measures
Strong analytical skills as well as a structured, conceptual way of working
High level of consulting and communication skills at management level
Assertiveness and ability to actively shape change processes
Proactive, self-reliant and solution-oriented way of working
Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken #LI-NJ1 #LI-hybrid

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.