HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

TYTAN Technologies GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual stock options

Monthly allowances (€106/month) inflex

Health care events

Referral bonus

Team events

Corporate discounts

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TYTAN Technologies in Munich is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with leads, drive performance management, talent development, and organizational design. You’ll translate people strategy into practical actions, support leaders, and promote a high-performance culture.

You’ll be the trusted first point of contact on people matters, help with reorgs and new leadership layers, and ensure compliance with German employment law while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• 4+ years as HR Business Partner in a fast-growing scale-up.
• Hands-on experience running performance cycles, calibration and reviews.
• Track record advising leads on team structure, role design and organizational changes.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases and German employment law matters.
• Business-fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a close, trusted sparring partner to leads on team structure, growth and leadership questions.
• Identify organizational friction early (span of control, unclear ownership, role overlaps) and actively bring solutions to the table.
• Run regular, structured check-ins with leads, not just when issues escalate.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and leadership on headcount planning, role profiles and prioritization of open roles.
• Be the first point of contact for employees and leads on sensitive employment-law or interpersonal matters.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Performance management

Leadership advising

German employment law

German & English

Job description

TYTAN Technologies

The PACE is fast. The expectations are high. The contribution matters. Working at TYTAN is more than a job, this is a mission. We push boundaries, think big, and hold ourselves to the highest standard. Our mission and values guide everything we do, and we're looking for people who are driven by ownership, embrace challenges, and are energized by meaningful work. If you're motivated by impact and thrive in dynamic environments, you'll fit right in.

At TYTAN, we aim to set a global standard in autonomous air defense with AI-driven, cost-efficient systems that counter unmanned aerial threats at scale. We protect people. We protect critical infrastructure. We protect European sovereignty.

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be a hands-on people partner across TYTAN, working closely with leads and their teams, you’ll help build a high-performance culture where people can do their best work, grow, and deliver meaningful impact. As a trusted first point of contact on people matters, you’ll translate our People strategy into practical action, from performance management and talent development to team effectiveness and organizational design, helping leaders develop and retain top talent. At the same time, you’ll bring insights from the teams back into our People strategy, continuously improving how we enable high performance across TYTAN.

Your roadmap to make an impact

Strategic Partnership with Leadership

• Act as a close, trusted sparring partner to leads on team structure, growth and leadership questions
• Identify organizational friction early (span of control, unclear ownership, role overlaps) and actively bring solutions to the table
• Run regular, structured check-ins with leads, not just when issues escalates

Performance & Culture

• Own the delivery and quality of performance cycles in Leapsome, including the 9-box process and calibration with leads
• Join all performance and probation reviews to catch early warning signs and support consistent assessments
• Monitor early indicators of team culture and engagement, and address them proactively

• Collaborate closely with our Talent Acquisition Manager and leadership on headcount planning, role profiles and prioritization of open roles

Employee Relations

• Be the first point of contact for employees and leads on sensitive employment-law or interpersonal matters
• Lead probation and conflict conversations alongside the respective leads, with a focus on psychological safety
• Support re-organisations, team splits and new leadership layers

Must-have

• 4+ years as an HR Business Partner, ideally in a fast-growing scale-up
• Hands-on experience running performance cycles, calibration and reviews
• Track record of advising leads as a peer on team structure, role design and organizational changes
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases and German employment law matters
• Business-fluent German and English

Nice-to-have

• Experience in defense, or previous military background
• Experience with Leapsome

Why TYTAN?

• Build technology with real operational impact: Develop autonomous defense systems designed to protect lives and strengthen Europe’s security
• Shape scalable defense capabilities: Work on solutions built for mass deployment, cost efficiency, resilience, and reliable production at scale
• Contribute to networked air defense: Help integrate our systems into multi-layered defense architectures alongside sensors, command systems, and effectors
• Develop for real-world operations: Build capabilities together with end users and improve them continuously based on direct operational feedback
• Move fast and take ownership: Work in a focused, high-performance team where decisions are made quickly and individual contributions have immediate impact
• Define a new generation of defense technology: Join early and help shape the products, engineering standards, culture, and direction of a fast-growing deep-tech company
• Work with an international mission-driven team: Collaborate with experienced specialists united by the goal of creating sovereign and effective security capabilities for Europe

Our Benefits

• Virtual stock options: Participate in our success through virtual stock options (VSOPs) at the company's current valuation
• Monthly allowances: €106/month in flexible benefits including lunch discounts and EGYM Wellpass or shopping credit
• Regular health care events: Health check-ups, skin screenings, mental health workshops, and an annual vitamin infusion on us
• Referral bonus: Earn a reward when someone you refer joins the team
• Regular team events: On- and off-site activities to connect and celebrate together
• Corporate discounts: Exclusive employee discounts across a wide range of partner brands
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours and hybrid work model, plus a modern Munich office built for focus and collaboration

About us

At TYTAN, it is more than just a job; it is about embracing autonomy, personal growth, and purpose. Make a lasting impact in the new era of defense! Join us to create a safer world for all.

WE are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process.

Please note that we currently do not offer visa sponsorship, so we’re only able to consider candidates who already have a valid work permit. All qualified applicants are hereby encouraged to apply.