Senior HR Business Partner

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Kolín, Czech Republic. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders and employees, providing both strategic and operational HR support. You will play a key role in driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management, while also supporting selected HR administrative activities during the transition of transactional processes to our Global Business Services (GBS) organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to leaders and employees, providing strategic and day-to-day HR support.
• Partner with leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and people-related decisions.
• Coach and guide managers on employee relations, leadership effectiveness, performance management, and employee development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Lead and support change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of organizational changes.
• Provide guidance on Czech labor law, company policies, and HR compliance matters.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment activities and onboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement surveys and action planning initiatives.
• Support selected HR operational and administrative activities until the transition of transactional HR processes to GBS and digital solutions is completed.
• Participate in HR projects aimed at improving HR processes, employee experience, and business outcomes.
• Deliver presentations, facilitate discussions, and effectively communicate with employees and leadership teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial sites, partnering closely with plant leadership and employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Czech labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and change management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Fluent Czech and English language skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on HR activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within organizational transformation, shared services, or HR digitalization initiatives.
• Experience in workforce planning and organizational development.
• Experience working in an international business environment.

About the Location:

Our Commitment to Our People 

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. 

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! 

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce.  Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.  

No calls or agency requests please.