HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Location: Åland Islands; Albania; Andorra; Austria; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia & Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czechia; Denmark; Estonia; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; Germany; Gibraltar; Greece; Guernsey; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Isle of Man; Italy; Jersey; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Netherlands; North Macedonia; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; San Marino; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Svalbard & Jan Mayen; Sweden; Switzerland; Ukraine; United Kingdom; Vatican City At Xentral we have a clear mission: We help companies simplify their processes with a single software. We can only achieve this with teams that collaborate well and keep growing. This is where you come in. As an HR Business Partner, you connect people and business and are the first point of contact for our leads on all People topics, from performance and development to employment law and leadership. As we are a scale-up with a small HR team, you think strategically, pitch in on operational tasks and share your knowledge with the team. We approach People work in a progressive way, consistently rely on automation and work in an agile manner. That is why your tasks are divided as follows: Half (50%) is strategic HR Business Partner work with the heads of departments, and the other half is project work and other areas where you are needed. If you want to actively shape People & Organization with us, we look forward to your application. Your tasks: You are a sparring partner for our (Senior) Leads and support them in successfully shaping and developing their teams You are responsible for performance management and feedback cycles, including PIPs, promotions and offboardings You are the first point of contact for employment law questions and find solution-oriented approaches to People topics that fit our values You identify opportunities for improvement in People & Organization and drive strategic projects such as our Pulse Checks end-to-end, including regular HR reports and concrete recommendations for management You are passionate about modern People topics such as agile HR, Employee Experience and Org Design and are not afraid to try new approaches You take on operational tasks such as applying for A1 certificates or creating employment references, and, where needed, run your own recruiting processes together with our Talent Acquisition team Your profile: You bring 3–5 years of HR experience, ideally as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, preferably in a scale-up, B2B or e-commerce environment, and have solid knowledge of German employment law You have independently accompanied HR projects such as onboarding concepts or feedback tools from idea to implementation and enjoy optimizing processes You enjoy bringing structure to new topics, work independently in a remote setup and make decisions based on data and facts You have a good feel for people and team dynamics, address tensions early and openly, and clearly represent your position, including towards Senior Leads You enjoy working in a team with flat hierarchies, where we grow together with each other and with the company to create the best possible Employee Experience What we offer Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours. Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany. Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning. Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication. Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective. Mental Health & Well-being: Access comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care with 24/7 counseling, therapy placement, on-site support, and legal and financial guidance to help you thrive at work and in life. You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile. We look forward to your application! About us We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business. We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide! At Xentral, it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you believe in, or how you identify - what matters is the person you are and the skills you bring. We’re a remote-first company operating across Europe, so you can work from wherever you feel most comfortable. That also means we can’t offer relocation or visa sponsorship - but the good news is, relocation within Europe isn’t necessary to join our team. What unites us at Xentral is not one location, but one mission: making business software simple, powerful, and accessible for everyone. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we’ll make great things happen. We’re looking forward to meeting you! Your recruitment experience @ Xentral We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here! Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Milou, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you. We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀