HR BP Commercial PBU EMEA

Job Title:
HR Business Partner - Commercial PBU EMEA

Location:
Kranj, Slovenia (Hybrid Work Arrangement)

Full-time
About Goodyear
At Goodyear, we don't just make tires - we shape the future of mobility. With over 120 years of innovation, we operate in 20+ countries, serving millions of customers every day. Our success is fueled by collaboration, continuous improvement, and passion for excellence. Join us and make an impact on our business, our customers, and the world of mobility.

Why This Role Matters
As an HR Business Partner, you will shape Goodyear's Human Capital strategy for the Commercial PBU at the EMEA region. You will be a strategic partner to business leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, and an inclusive culture to enable the business to achieve its goals.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement effective organization structures aligned with business needs.
• Coach and empower leaders, championing a culture of feedback, growth, and inclusion.
• Advise on employee and labor relations, ensuring fair treatment while protecting company interests.
• Guide talent management processes, including succession planning, capability building, and acquisitions.
• Partner on change management initiatives, fostering transparent communication and associate engagement.
• Collaborate with COEs and the SSC team to deliver integrated HR solutions across the associate lifecycle.

What You'll Bring

• Strong consulting and coaching skills, influencing leaders at different levels.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining engagement and performance.
• Experience in employee/labor relations and talent management in matrix organizations.
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven HR business partner experience in a similar industry or client-facing role in complex regional or matrix organization.
• Demonstrated success in coaching leaders and driving organizational effectiveness.
• Experience managing employee/labor relations in compliance with applicable laws.
• Track record of delivering talent management initiatives across diverse teams.
• Strong collaboration skills across HR landscape, partnering with peers, Center of Excellence and Shared Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with change management programs.
• Exposure to international or cross-functional business environments.
• Knowledge of HR analytics and workforce planning tools.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, collaborative, and international work environment.
• Permanent contract with a 6-month probation period.
• Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Inclusion in programs supporting health, recreation, and family activities.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.