Regional People Partner, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:

Germany, Berlin

Category:

Human Resources

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Not provided

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Job Description:

As Regional People Partner, you are the local German expert, supporting the organization operationally, offering strong partnership and mentorship to global People Business Partners, leadership, and employees. The role requires a deep understanding of local legislation and employment practices, alongside a clear picture of the global People agenda - ensuring partnership and alignment with the Global Business Partners and the overall company vision. This role is required to work from our Berlin office at least 2-3 days per week.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the main point of contact for managers and employees in Germany, building trust-based relationships and implementing People & Culture initiatives (~110 employees across 5 departments)
Utilize expert knowledge of regional legislation to provide advice and support while mitigating legal risks
Address complex employee relations and performance issues in collaboration with Legal, focusing on positive outcomes
Coach and advise managers on various employee topics including but not limited to: compensation, performance, development, management and leadership style, career growth and compliance
Provide expertise to local talent planning - considering talent acquisition, employee development & retention efforts
Partner with our Business Partners to identify team needs and implement strategies that align with company goals
Proactively collaborate with cross functional P&C teams to meet organizational needs and ensure regional compliance, especially as there are updates to local legislation
Proactively work with colleagues across the local and global P&C Operations team to ensure regional compliance, , especially as changes to local legislation roll out, and enabling a high HR service delivery
Ensure all policies are regularly reviewed and legislative changes are sent through to the P&C Operations team on in a timely manner
Partner with the wider P&C team to manage cyclical processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and facilitating training sessions
Drive improvements in the P&C function, support organizational changes and restructuring and conduct legal investigations as necessary
Collaborate with globally distributed teams to achieve company objectives

Requirements:

At least 6 years of demonstrable experience working in Human Resources with a dynamic background
Expert knowledge of current German employment legislation and an ability to apply this knowledge to real life employee issues
Experience working for a global company in the technology sector
Ability to work independently and be proactive in a high performance environment
Possess a solid sense of ownership and accountability
A collaborator who acts with a proactive drive and adapts to a fast-paced and evolving environment
A client service bias, meeting and anticipating employee needs
Ability to use data to tell a story and support P&C initiatives
Patience in sticky situations and resolving issues with clarity and discretion
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong coaching skills and experience in guiding employees through various HR processes
Superb communication skills and serve as an ambassador for the P&C Team
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Responsiveness and a focus on quality
Fluency in both the English and German language

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
6 weeks paid vacation
Free lunch 2 days per week
Pension plan contributions
Public transportation subsidies
Bike leasing program
Monthly social events, massages, Thursday happy hours, sports teams
A fantastic office in Friedrichshain, Berlin

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 19, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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