HR Partner

Under the umbrella of the media company Bertelsmann , we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to grow your career in tech, challenge yourself in a high-performance environment, while having fun with great colleagues from all over the world, you've come to the right place!

Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!

What you will do:

• HR Partnership: Serve as the dedicated HR Partner and trusted advisor for assigned subsidiaries, departments, and Leads equally across all of our employees’ locations - striving for high level of engagement among employees and managers.
• Managerial Consultation: Consult managers on the full employee lifecycle, proactive performance management and labor law matters, ensuring the right balance HR excellence and using a pragmatic approach in every step.
• Performance Enablement: Upskill managers on early-stage performance management, considering legal compliance but also high-speed, pragmatic, tactical support to minimize business disruption.
• Conflict Resolution & Compliance: Independently manage and resolve standard employee relations issues, performance exits, and disciplinary actions, coordinating between HR and Business Leads, as well as consulting with external legal support on sensitive or unprecedented cases.
• Annual HR Cycles: Co-steer, execute, and continuously improve key recurring HR processes within your scope, such as performance review and compensation cycles, as well as engagement surveys.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the central driver for collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, IT, Office, Finance, Legal, and external authorities to guarantee slick, frictionless end-to-end HR service delivery and employee engagement.
• HR Innovation & Projects: Initiate and steer cross-company HR projects focused on improving collaboration and elevating our global employer value proposition.

Who you are:

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a generalistic, consultative HR role, ideally within a fast-paced, dynamic, or growth tech environment.
• Education: University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Psychology, Law, or a completed relevant apprenticeship.
• Labor Law Expertise: Strong, tested knowledge of German/International labor law, and modern employee management practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of successfully advising, challenging, and building trust with) business leads across various hierarchical levels.
• Lifecycle & Global Mobility: Profound experience in full HR lifecycle management, including dealing with international relocation and immigration cases, as well as EOR services.
• Tech & Tool Savviness: High proficiency in modern HRIS platforms (e.g., Personio, Workday) and digital collaboration tools.
• Future-Proof Mindset & AI Literacy: A strong intrinsic interest in emerging technologies and a proactive mindset toward leveraging AI tools and their integration to automate routines, optimize workflows, and continuously elevate role efficiency.
• Working Style: Analytical yet empathetic mindset; highly structured & solution-oriented working style; integrity champion & confidentiality preserver, and exceptional communication skills.
• Languages: Fluent in English (C1 level) and German (B1/B2) to confidently handle local as well as international legal cases and stakeholder collaboration.

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

• Invest in Your Future : Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
• Easy Arrival to applike : From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond : We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Thrive Where You Work : Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.
• Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.

The Interview Process:

• 1st Interview with TA
• 2nd Interview with Head of HR
• Case study
• Case Study Presentation
• Meeting the Team and Managing Director

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it !

Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.

Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

We show an excerpt and a link, and the full text when the source allows it. Brands and logos shown belong to their owners.

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation