Human Resources Business Partner & Operations Specialist (12-14 months fixed term contract)

Job Description:

BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Our company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management

We have a fantastic opportunity to join BlackBerry’s global People team in Dusseldorf on a fixed term contract basis (12-14 months, maternity cover).

Your tasks

Position Summary

As part of BlackBerry’s global People Team, you’ll be more than just an HR professional — you’ll be a trusted advisor and strategic partner for employees and managers across Germany and the wider EMEA region. This hybrid role blends the expertise of an HR Business Partner with the hands-on precision of an HR Operations Specialist, giving you the opportunity to shape both global People programs and local initiatives that truly enhance the employee experience. You’ll play a pivotal role in the employee lifecycle, ensuring our People strategies align with business goals while fostering a culture where employees thrive.

Join us and be part of a global team that ensures our people are at the very heart of our success.

You will:

• Champion People programs: talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, and rewards.
• Partner with employees and leaders to guide policies, employee relations, and compliance.
• Bring local expertise: ensure programs align with German labour law and EMEA practices.
• Use data and analytics to drive workforce planning and uncover actionable insights.
• Manage employee lifecycle events, documentation, and HRIS transactions (Workday).
• Lead change: support communication and transformation initiatives across regions.

Your profile

You will have:

• Proven HR experience across Operations and Business Partner/Generalist roles.
• A degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HRIS experience (Workday is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of German labour law and EMEA employment practices.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Languages: German & English (French would be an asset but not essential)

Your Core Competencies:

• Business acumen: you see how People programs fuel performance.
• Relationship builder: trusted by employees and managers alike.
• Problem solver: proactive, practical, and solution-oriented.
• Adaptive communicator: tailoring your style to every audience.
• Change leader: flexible and skilled at guiding teams through transformation.

Benefits:

Worker Sub-Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

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