Company Profile
nLighten is a digital infrastructure platform and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, providing best-in-class network access to organizations, private users, and the mobile workforce. We offer low-latency solutions, innovative power strategies, diverse connectivity, and reliable, secure infrastructure for high-volume real-time data processing.
As the digital transformation accelerates, nLighten is at the forefront of delivering edge data center solutions that meet evolving technological advancements, including AI and IoT. Our edge data centers, strategically located across Europe, are designed for efficiency and sustainability. Founded in 2021 by a team of seasoned industry experts, we are committed to shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
Learn more about us: www.nlighten.eu
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner – Germany to support our growing team. As the key HR contact in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and other countries you will oversee employee relations, performance management, payroll coordination, and onboarding, while ensuring compliance with labor laws.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with managers and employees to drive engagement, culture-building, and HR process improvements. Working in a fast-paced, international environment, you will play a vital role in aligning HR policies across Europe and integrating new employees into our team.
Key Responsibilities
* HR Advisory & Employee Relations: Act as the primary HR point of contact for all German, Swiss and Spanish employees and managers, providing guidance on performance management, grievances, compliance, and engagement initiatives.
* Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including employment contracts, background checks, system enrollments (expense system, meal vouchers, etc.), and exit processes.
* Training & Development: Implement and facilitate training programs for management, leadership, talent development, health & safety, and learning management systems (LMS).
* Compensation & Benefits: Ensure payroll accuracy and timely salary payments while overseeing benefits administration and compliance with tax regulations and company policies.
* HR Systems & Compliance: Maintain HR data accuracy in HiBob and ensure compliance with labor laws and company HR policies.
* Recruitment & Employer Branding: Support hiring efforts, ensuring a seamless recruitment process while strengthening nLighten’s employer brand.
* HR Strategy & Integration: Assist in the integration of new entities and employees into nLighten’s European HR framework, ensuring consistency in policies and processes.
* Stakeholder Management: Partner with leadership, employees, and external vendors to drive HR excellence across the entities and responsible for HR operations in several locations.
What We’re Looking For
* 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a broad HR role, ideally in a multinational or dynamic environment.
* Strong knowledge of German labor law and HR best practices. Experience within Switzerland and Spain is preferred.
* Experience working with an HR Information System (HiBob preferred but not mandatory).
* Fluency in English is required; strong proficiency in German is highly preferred for legal and documentation purposes.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-changing, dynamic, matrixed organization.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and work independently.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a growing, innovative company shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
* Drive impactful HR initiatives in a fast-paced, international environment.
* Collaborate with dynamic teams across Europe, influencing HR strategy at scale.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge industry.
If you have the right experience and are excited about driving HR excellence in a high-growth, technology-driven company, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and help us build the next generation of sustainable, edge-driven data centers.
Background Check & Screening
All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.