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

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, Expe