HR Business Partner with German

Helprise; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Life insurance

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Individual development budget

Lumina Learning tools access

Team experiences events

Job summary

Helprise is seeking an HR Business Partner with German to support managers and employees in a hybrid Polish-based environment. You will partner with business leaders, provide hands-on HR advice, and ensure effective HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

You will cooperate with payroll and HR administration, ensure compliance with Polish labour law, and engage with international stakeholders, including German-speaking colleagues. Regular travel to Poznań is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP/HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Polish labour law.
• Experience partnering with managers on day-to-day people decisions.
• Exposure to HR administration and payroll cooperation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide practical HR advice.
• Support the employee lifecycle: onboarding, development, performance, relations, and offboarding.
• Advise and coach on people management, team effectiveness, and HR policies.
• Support HR initiatives on talent development, performance, retention, and organisational effectiveness.
• Build relationships with employees and managers as the HR contact.
• Ensure compliance with Polish labour law and internal HR policies.
• Cooperate with HR admin and payroll teams for documentation and payroll inputs.
• Work with accounting and payroll to support monthly payroll operations.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders, including German-speaking colleagues.
• Identify challenges and recommend practical HR solutions.

Skills

German language

Stakeholder management

HR advisory

Communication

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with German to support managers and employees within a diverse, operationally driven organization in an international business environment. This role focuses on partnering with business leaders, providing hands‑on HR support, and ensuring the effective implementation of HR processes across the employee lifecycle. It also involves cooperation with the HR administration and payroll teams to ensure smooth and compliant people operations.

The position offers a hybrid working model, with the possibility to work from Poznań, Szczecin, or Wrocław, and regular business travel to Poznań.

YOU WILL

Partner with managers to understand business needs and provide practical HR advice and support on day‑to‑day people matters.

Support managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee development, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.

Advise and coach managers on people management, team effectiveness, employee engagement, and the application of HR policies and procedures.

Support the implementation of HR initiatives related to talent development, performance, employee retention, and organisational effectiveness.

Build strong relationships with employees and managers, acting as a trusted point of contact for HR‑related questions and concerns.

Ensure compliance with Polish labour law and internal HR policies, supporting managers in applying employment regulations consistently.

Cooperate with the HR administration and payroll teams to ensure accurate employee documentation, reliable HR data, and timely payroll inputs.

Work closely with accounting and payroll specialists to support smooth monthly payroll operations and resolve HR‑related discrepancies.

Collaborate with international stakeholders, including German‑speaking colleagues, to ensure effective communication and alignment of HR practices.

Identify people‑related challenges and recommend solutions that support both employee needs and business objectives.

YOU NEED

Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, HR Manager, or similar role with broad exposure to HR processes.

Solid knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, and Polish labour law.

Experience partnering with managers and supporting them in day‑to‑day people management and decision‑making.

Understanding of HR administration and payroll processes, including cooperation with payroll or accounting specialists.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at different organisational levels.

Fluency in German to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.

Good command of English would be a significant advantage.

A proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented approach, with the ability to balance business priorities with employee needs.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple HR topics in a dynamic operational environment.

Willingness to travel regularly to Poznań.

Work flexibility
We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the role and your preferences.

Basic benefits package
We care about the health and well‑being of our employees – we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms
We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.