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

Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems across air, land and maritime domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations. At Quantum Systems, you’ll work alongside experts across disciplines, take ownership from day one and help turn ambitious ideas into technology with real-world impact. We move fast, think beyond boundaries and give our teams the space to shape what comes next. The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not. 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