AHOY MATE!

Are you ready to lead our HR crew and help our international workforce navigate through all HR waters? As our Team Lead Human Resources, you’ll be a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with a passion for people development. You’ll guide our team in providing exceptional support, ensuring our pirates are free to focus on their mission.
Does your heart beat for aligning HR frameworks with strategic goals? Have you got extensive experience in HR business partnering and recruitment, and are you eager to apply it on an international scale? Do you love coaching your team and thriving in a diverse, global environment?
Yo-ho-ho! Then you’re the pirate we’re looking for—the one who helps our entire crew continue to make travel dreams a reality for millions of users by inspiring them daily with the best travel deals and content.

YOUR TREASURE OF EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years experience in a HRBP role, with at least 2 years in a lead or managerial capacity.
• Proven experience in HR strategy, employee relations, talent management and talent acquisition.
• In depth knowledge of labour laws, compliance regulations, payroll, HR best practices and trends.
• Comfortable balancing business objectives with people’s needs.
• Strong coaching and advisory skills.
• A strong communicator and stakeholder manager who can communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse HR issues from different perspectives: individual, team, organizational, and business.
• Fluent in English and German.

ABOUT US

• Your Recruitment Journey
  Every great treasure hunt (a.k.a. our hiring process) has a few key steps. We see hiring as a two-way adventure — about you getting to know us just as much as us discovering your potential.
  HR Interview – A friendly chat to get to know each other
  Technical Deep Dive – Dive into your skills and experience
  Prove Your Craft – A hands-on challenge to show your magic
  Meet the Crew – Connect with future teammates to check the cultural fit
  The Offer – If all goes well, we’ll raise the sails and send you the invite to join our crew!

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of HR professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and supporting career growth.
• Delegate tasks and manage workloads to ensure the team operates efficiently and meets its objectives.
• Act as an escalation point for complex HR issues, guiding the team to find effective solutions.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
• Streamline and improve existing HR processes and workflows for maximum efficiency and a great employee experience.
• Ensure all HR administrative tasks are handled accurately and in a timely manner, including managing HRIS (e.g., Personio), payroll support, and employee data.
• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to align HR initiatives with overall business goals.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Lead or assist with recruitment interviews.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on a wide range of HR topics.
• Help resolve employee relations issues and conflicts in a fair and confidential manner.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Together with the Chief People Officer, attend all the First Mate Committee (our informal workers council) meetings, acting as a main HR-point of contact and providing relevant information.
• Working together with the First Mate Committee on initiatives as a result of our employee surveys and ongoing conversations.
• Act as development chief, analysing training needs and developing training concepts for our pirates and leadership.