About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and commercially minded HR Business Partner to join a global People function supporting teams across the UK, Ireland, and Germany. Everyone in the team contributes to strategic initiatives while also rolling up their sleeves to deliver high-quality operational support.
The role combines day-to-day HR partnering with opportunities to shape and drive people initiatives across multiple jurisdictions during a period of transformation and change. We are looking for someone who enjoys influencing at senior level, brings a strong international mindset, and is confident operating across different employment law frameworks and cultural contexts.
You will have a voice in how we shape our organisation and will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to leaders and managers across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, providing pragmatic advice and guidance aligned to business objectives.
Support leaders through organisational change, transformation, and growth across multiple countries and cultures.
Lead and manage Employee Relations cases across all three regions, with particular ownership of complex ER matters in Germany, ensuring compliance with local legislation and best practice.
Provide expert guidance on German employment law, including works councils, co-determination, consultation requirements, and local employment practices.
Support the design, setup, and implementation of people processes such as performance management, pay reviews, learning initiatives, and talent planning, adapting approaches where required for local legal and cultural requirements.
Partner with department heads to understand business needs and translate these into effective people solutions.
Oversee and ensure high-quality People administration delivery in partnership with the People Admin team.
Manage annual people cycles including salary reviews, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning across all regions.
Partner closely with Finance Business Partners to ensure headcount planning and salary costs are aligned with budgets across the UK, Ireland, and Germany.
Ensure employee data accuracy within our people platform, HiBob and that people-related information on the intranet is up to date and compliant with local regulations.
In conjunction with department heads, create and deliver action plans following engagement survey results.
Ensure all people policies and procedures are reviewed and updated to reflect changes in UK, Irish, and German employment legislation.
Collaborate with the wider People team to coordinate and implement wellbeing initiatives across the year.
Contribute to the ideation, management, and delivery of ad-hoc People projects at both regional and global level.
What You Will Bring to the Role
3+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist HR role, ideally within an international or multi-country environment.
Proven experience building strong, credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Business-level fluency in German (spoken and written), with confidence conducting HR discussions and managing employee relations matters in German.
Strong, hands-on knowledge of German employment law, including employee relations, consultation processes, and works council engagement.
Solid understanding of UK employment law; knowledge of Irish employment law is desirable.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt style across cultures and seniority levels.
A proactive mindset with strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and remain organised under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills, applying both logical and creative thinking.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a global People team.
High levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Positive attitude, energy, and a strong work ethic.
What We Can Offer
We are a dynamic global company offering a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. In return for your contribution, we offer:
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits
A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, including flexible working, mental health support, and regular health and wellbeing initiatives
The opportunity to work in a truly international role with exposure to multiple markets and employment frameworks
