The People Business Partner is accountable and responsible for driving the people/HR agenda in the region and overseeing office team. You will be guiding local teams and providing sound advice and guidance to solve daily HR-related matters. Our People Business Partner will be responsible for championing our global and local processes, ensuring any local HR topics are managed in a timely and professional manner. Work closely with People Director to implement HR strategies that foster a high-performance, engaged workforce Manage the full employee life cycle, including onboarding, development, engagement, retention, and offboarding Assist with local recruitment and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent Collaborate with payroll provider and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing Drive performance management, recognition, and reward programs that support business goals and individual growth Support organisational change and transformation initiatives, including people development and career progression frameworks Act as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders, understanding workforce needs and aligning people solutions accordingly Develop and implement local HR initiatives together with assistance of the office admin team that align with broader Group objectives and enhance employee experience Partner with senior management and Group HR to co-create and roll out innovative people strategies Ensure compliance with German labour laws and regulations while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive matters Champion company values, leading efforts to strengthen culture and support organisational transformation through effective change management Stay current with global HR best practices and ensure alignment with Group policy where local labour laws allow Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, drive process improvements and automation for increased efficiency Oversee local office management to ensure smooth daily operations Requirements 5 years of experience in an HR generalist role Previous experience within a tech environment, start-up, rapidly-scaling business and/or in a matrix organisational structure would be a distinct advantage Proven track record operating in a busy HR / People function across multiple areas of HR (i.e. Employee relations, Engagement, L&D, Talent Acquisition etc.) Good experience in Recruitment as well as familiarity with local and international job boards Experience with a variety of office software (email tools, presentation slides, spreadsheets and databases) Knowledge of HR policies and local German employee laws Knowledge of HRIS, databases, and management systems Must be fluent in German and English