To strengthen our HR team in Hamburg, we are looking for a pragmatic and hands-on HR BP who combines strategic HR expertise with a strong operational mindset.
Your role spans strategic HR Business Partner responsibilities as well as hands-on operational HR tasks. You act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while ensuring smooth execution of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
Paychex Europe:
Paychex Europe is a leading provider of cloud-based HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, supporting businesses of all sizes across Denmark and Germany. Our integrated platforms help organizations streamline people processes, ensure compliance, and focus on what matters most - their employees.
Your responsibilities
HR Business Partnering:
Act as a trusted and strategic HR partner to executive leaders and their leadership teams
Support leaders in fostering a high-performance culture, strong employee engagement, and sustainable team development in line with Paychex Europe's growth strategy
Advise and coach managers on all people-related topics, including performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
Take ownership of complex performance management and employee relations cases, ensuring professional and compliant handling
Drive and support change and transformation initiatives in a dynamic, international SaaS environment
Identify HR-related areas for improvement and develop pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
Design and facilitate leadership development initiatives, workshops, and team sessions
Operational HR & Generalist Tasks
Ensure smooth execution of operational HR processes across the full employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
Manage HR administration tasks, including contract management, master data maintenance, and employment documentation, primarily using Paychex' HRIS System
Support onboarding and retention initiatives in close collaboration with hiring managers
Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of HR processes on local and European level
Work closely with internal stakeholders (Payroll, Finance,) to ensure efficient HR operations
Support HR reporting and data-driven decision-making
Play an active role in local and European HR projects
Our humble expectations
Given the responsibilities mentioned above, we expect people with the following traits, skills and experience to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or a comparable commercial background with additional HR qualification
At least 5 years of professional HR experience, including a minimum of 3 years in an HR role
Proven ability to successfully balance strategic HR work with operational, hands-on tasks
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, German labor law, and compliance requirements
Experience in an international and/or SaaS environment is a plus
Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization
High level of emotional intelligence, pragmatism, and solution-oriented thinking
Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from HR data
Comfortable working in multicultural, cross-functional environments with high intercultural sensitivity
Business fluent in German and English
Based in Germany, preferably in Hamburg or the greater Hamburg area
What We Offer
Hybrid working model including modern hardware package
Permanent full-time position with 30 vacation days
A collaborative, informal company culture
High level of ownership and the opportunity to actively shape HR processes in a European, cross-country context
Optional company pension scheme
December 24 and December 31 are Days-off
Corporate benefits and employee offers
EGYM Wellpass
Parking facilities at our office in Hamburg
Do you enjoy combining strategic HR work with hands-on execution and want to make a real impact in a growing, international environment? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
For questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Selina (HRBP) at. The start date is as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and we'll hire as soon as we find the right person.
Do you think we fit together?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application!
Troplowitzstraße 5 22529 Hamburg
Schützenstraße 6a 10117 Berlin
Altbettelmönchstraße 2 18055 Rostock
Paychex Europe Germany GmbH