Senior People Partner - 12 months contract

Join our dynamic fintech company as a Senior People Partner on a 12-month contract. In this role, you will shape the evolution of our People organization, combining operational excellence with strategic advisory for our Business Units. You will act as a trusted partner to leaders, drive the automation and digitization of our HR processes, and ensure compliance with German labor law. If you are eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we look forward to your application!

• End-to-end management and administration of all stages of the employee lifecycle in compliance with German labor standards.
• Drive operational excellence and high data integrity across core HR systems, managing data workflows, generating standard HR reporting.
• Serve as a strategic, consultative People Partner, translating business priorities into tailored people solutions.

• Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR generalist or business partner roles, ideally in fast-paced environments like tech, fintech, or regulated industries
• A strong understanding of local labor standards, HR compliance frameworks, and full-lifecycle operational practices
• Business fluency in English. Working proficiency in German is a strong asset given our local compliance context
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the confidence to advise, coach, and challenge leaders at various seniority levels
• Comfort with HRIS platforms, analytics tools, and an eagerness to leverage modern AI tools to streamline everyday HR workflows
• You are based in Berlin and able to commute to the office 3–4 days per week
• A pragmatic, hands-on attitude combined with strong active listening and continuous improvement drive
• While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us