We are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our team in Hamburg!

MAAS Aviation is a leading international aircraft painting company, currently looking for a rounded HR Business Partner to join our team and develop the HR function at our production facility located in Hamburg.

In Hamburg, we deliver painting services for new Airbus aircraft rolling from the production line. Our dedicated and experienced team proudly add the finishing touch to these aircraft, before they enter service in their gleaming new airline livery.

Our HR department manages all aspects of human resources across our operations, including talent acquisition, employee development, and HR strategy. The team consists of a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), HR Business Partner for Lithuania, HR Business Partner for The Netherlands, and a Payroll Group Coordinator.

To further strengthen our HR operations and support across regions, we are now looking for an HR Business Partner in Hamburg, Germany, to enhance HR planning and execution.

MAAS Aviation has facilities in the USA, Germany, Netherlands and Lithuania.

Job summary

The ideal candidate for the HR Business Partner role is an experienced professional with a proactive mindset, eager to further develop their career in human resources. You will play a key role in driving HR functions across the business, working closely with employees, the HR team, and other departments.

This position also offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development and implementation of the HR department strategy within MAAS, aimed at streamlining HR operations, enhancing reporting capabilities, and improving overall HR efficiency across the organisation.

Key aspects of the role include:
It is expected that the HR Business Partner will take a hands-on approach, driving key HR initiatives and contributing to the company’s long-term success.

• HR process management: Drive HR operations: recruitment, onboarding and contracting, labour resource planning, appraisal and evaluation.
• Employee relations: Advise management and employees, addressing workplace challenges and develop and support the implementation of staff engagement initiatives. Support the establishment of an effective working relationship with the Company’s works counsel.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to local labour laws and safety regulations.
• Talent Development: Implement training programmes and skill set development initiatives to enhance employee skills in line with business needs.

Key responsibilities:
The HR Business Partner will focus on facilitating effective collaboration between the HR team, management, and employees across departments, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs.

• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on performance management, workplace conditions, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations, particularly in the German context.
• Lead and oversee recruitment processes with a focus on operational roles (painters) to meet organisational needs.
• Manage HR policies and procedures in alignment with MAAS Aviation’s strategic goals.
• Coordinate and manage employee training programs, including occupational risk assessments, to support continuous growth and safety.
• Proactively manage employee relations, addressing workplace challenges and fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics, including turnover and absenteeism, and propose actions to improve performance.
• Collaborate with the HR team on group-wide initiatives, such as employee engagement, well-being programs, and leadership development.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personal protective equipment documentation, etc.
• Support cooperation with the Company’s works counsel (agenda setting, minutes and follow up on actions together with the local General Manager)
• Enforce workplace discipline and professional ethics.
• Prepare and present regular HR reports for the local unit and the broader MAAS Aviation group.

Qualifications and competencies:
Minimum of five years experience as HR Business Partner, preferably within a production or manufacturing environment.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• Languages: Fluent in German and English, preferably also Polish
• Labour law knowledge: Good understanding of German labour laws and HR practices, including occupational health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR software; experience with data analysis is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural environments.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple HR processes simultaneously.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

Key interfaces:
In this role you will engage with different colleagues across the MAAS business, including:

• General Manager Hamburg
• Production management and production team Hamburg
• Chief Human Resources Officer
• HR BP Lithuania & HR BP The Netherlands
• Payroll coordinator
• QHSE

Ready to join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding career at MAAS Aviation?

Apply now! Contact: rboegheim@maasaviation.com