Senior People Partner

At Haiilo, we’re all about making work feel more connected and meaningful. More than 3.5 million employees at companies like Salesforce, Rabobank, and Ritter Sport use our digital home for social intranet, communications, employee advocacy and insights to stay informed, engaged, and heard.

From company updates to employee advocacy and insights, we make it easier for organizations to reach their people and build a culture where everyone feels valued.

We’re looking for a Senior People Partner to join us on a 12-month parental leave cover contract. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted adviser, coach, and culture champion, partnering closely with leaders across the business and driving forward critical people initiatives for our global teams.

Who we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience as a People Partner or HR Business Partner in fast-paced, international environments
• Strong expertise in German labor law and employee relations. UK/US/Finland experience is a plus
• Proven ability to coach leaders at all levels and Experience shaping inclusive, high-performing cultures – especially in hybrid/remote teams.
• Confidence working with HR systems (e.g. Personio) and making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication in English and German, emotional intelligence, and sound judgement.
• A hands-on, proactive approach and passion for supporting people throughout their growth journey
  
  

For this role, you must be based in Hamburg, Germany. Office attendance, at least once a week (twice during our monthly allhands week), preferably more often, is required.

Your tasks

In this strategic and hands-on role (12-month parental leave cover), you’ll report to our Chief People & Culture Officer and help shape the future of our People & Culture team.
Your focus:

• People Partnering & Coaching: Trusted advisor to leaders on all people matters – from org development and workforce planning to performance and career growth
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Handle complex employee relations issues with a strong grasp of German labor law, supported by internal/external counsel as needed
• Culture & Engagement: Promote an inclusive, collaborative culture and design initiatives to drive engagement and retention
• Talent & Organisational Development: Lead key initiatives like succession planning, development programs, and performance enablement.
• HR Data & Processes: Use data to generate insights and continuously improve the employee experience
• Projects & Team Leadership: Drive cross-functional HR projects in collaboration with People Ops and Talent Acquisition. Lead and develop a People Operations Specialist