HR Partner (f/m/d)

Applike Group; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa / relocation support

30 vacation days

3 weeks remote per year

In-house gym access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

applike group is seeking an HR Partner to serve as the trusted adviser for assigned subsidiaries and Leads across all locations, balancing daily HR operations with leadership requests.

You will counsel managers on the full employee lifecycle, performance management, and legal compliance while supporting cross-functional service delivery and global mobility.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in generalist HR role, ideally in growth tech.
• University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Psychology, Law or related apprenticeship.
• Strong knowledge of German/International labor law and modern HR practices.
• Proven stakeholder management across hierarchical levels.
• Experience with international relocation or immigration and EOR services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as dedicated HR Partner for subsidiaries and leads across locations.
• Consult managers on full employee lifecycle and labor-law matters.
• Upskill managers on early-stage performance management and compliance.
• Manage employee relations issues and disciplinary actions with external legal support as needed.
• Co-steer annual HR cycles like performance reviews, compensation, and engagement surveys.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, IT, Office, Finance, Legal, and external authorities.

Skills

HR partnership

Stakeholder management

Lifecycle management

AI literacy

Analytical yet empathetic

Education

University degree or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Personio

Workday

Job description

As an HR Partner, you serve as a sparring partner and the central point of contact for your assigned departments and business units. You consult managers across the full spectrum of HR topics, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and legal compliance. Balancing high-impact daily HR operations with demanding leadership requests, you independently navigate organizational challenges with different levels of complexity, team dynamics, and disciplinary actions. You co-steer critical, recurring annual cycles (e.g., performance, compensation, promotions, and engagement surveys), serve as a bridge for seamless cross-functional service delivery, and support changes within an organization. In this way, you maximize HR excellence in our markets as part of our growth strategy - equally for both our German HQ and global hubs.

The applike group is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies, and companies. We have already founded 4 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: adjoe is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. justDice is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. Sunday is a next-generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. And justtrack offers unique software to automate the entire mobile user acquisition process. Yet more to come.

Under the umbrella of the media company Bertelsmann, we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to grow your career in tech, challenge yourself in a high-performance environment, while having fun with great colleagues from all over the world, you've come to the right place!

Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!

What you will do:

• HR Partnership: Serve as the dedicated HR Partner and trusted advisor for assigned subsidiaries, departments, and Leads equally across all of our employees’ locations - striving for high level of engagement among employees and managers.

• Managerial Consultation: Consult managers on the full employee lifecycle, proactive performance management and labor law matters, ensuring the right balance HR excellence and using a pragmatic approach in every step.

• Performance Enablement: Upskill managers on early-stage performance management, considering legal compliance but also high-speed, pragmatic, tactical support to minimize business disruption.

• Conflict Resolution & Compliance: Independently manage and resolve standard employee relations issues, performance exits, and disciplinary actions, coordinating between HR and Business Leads, as well as consulting with external legal support on sensitive or unprecedented cases.

• Annual HR Cycles: Co-steer, execute, and continuously improve key recurring HR processes within your scope, such as performance review and compensation cycles, as well as engagement surveys.

• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the central driver for collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, IT, Office, Finance, Legal, and external authorities to guarantee slick, frictionless end-to-end HR service delivery and employee engagement.

• HR Innovation & Projects: Initiate and steer cross-company HR projects focused on improving collaboration and elevating our global employer value proposition.

Who you are:

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a generalistic, consultative HR role, ideally within a fast-paced, dynamic, or growth tech environment.

• Education: University degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Psychology, Law, or a completed relevant apprenticeship.

• Labor Law Expertise: Strong, tested knowledge of German/International labor law, and modern employee management practices.

• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of successfully advising, challenging, and building trust with) business leads across various hierarchical levels.

• Lifecycle & Global Mobility: Profound experience in full HR lifecycle management, including dealing with international relocation and immigration cases, as well as EOR services.

• Tech & Tool Savviness: High proficiency in modern HRIS platforms (e.g., Personio, Workday) and digital collaboration tools.

• Future-Proof Mindset & AI Literacy: A strong intrinsic interest in emerging technologies and a proactive mindset toward leveraging AI tools and their integration to automate routines, optimize workflows, and continuously elevate role efficiency.

• Working Style: Analytical yet empathetic mindset; highly structured & solution-oriented working style; integrity champion & confidentiality preserver, and exceptional communication skills.

• Languages: Fluent in English (C1 level) and German (B2/C1) to confidently handle local as well as international legal cases and stakeholder collaboration.

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

• Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.

• Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.

• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.

• Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.

The Interview Process:

• 1st Interview with TA

• 2nd Interview with Head of HR

• Case study

• Case Study Presentation

• Meeting the Team and Managing Director

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.