Lead People Operations & Strategic HR Business Partner (HR)

Location: Munich with hybrid options and remote work within the EU.

Company

hirify.global is a German workforce management software provider and publicly listed B2B SaaS company with a long record of growth.

What you will do

• Act as the strategic HR partner for Finance, IT, Legal, and Digital Transformation, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
• Advise leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, talent development, performance, compensation, and engagement.
• Provide expert guidance on German labour law, employment documentation, restructuring, disciplinary matters, and terminations.
• Manage constructive Works Council relations and support negotiations on operating agreements.
• Lead and develop two HR Admin professionals while overseeing payroll inputs, HR data, and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Drive AI adoption, automation, HRIS improvements, people analytics, and GDPR-compliant employment workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, ideally in a SaaS or technology organisation.
• Exceptional knowledge of German labour law and practical experience drafting and reviewing German employment documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Works Councils and co-determination rights.
• Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, people analytics, process automation, and technology-driven HR operations.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken, are essential.

Nice to have

• Qualification as a German lawyer with first and second state examinations.
• Knowledge of employment law in Austria, the Netherlands, France, or other European jurisdictions.
• Experience supporting IT, Digital Transformation, or Engineering functions.
• Background in a scale-up or hyper-growth environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work culture with remote work available within the EU.
• 30 days of vacation, health check-ups, corporate wellness programmes, and Wellhub membership.
• Profit-sharing and an employee stock programme.
• Structured onboarding, ATOSS Academy, and Expert and Leadership development tracks.
• Company events, team retreats, and an in-house barista in Munich.
• Stable environment at a company listed on SDAX and TecDAX.