KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
As Regional People Partner, you are the local German expert, supporting the organization operationally, offering strong partnership and mentorship to global People Business Partners, leadership, and employees.
The role requires a deep understanding of local legislation and employment practices, alongside a clear picture of the global People agenda - ensuring partnership and alignment with the Global Business Partners and the overall company vision.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Serve as the main point of contact for managers and employees in Germany, building trust-based relationships and implementing People & Culture initiatives (~110 employees across 5 departments).
• Utilize expert knowledge of regional legislation to provide advice and support while mitigating legal risks.
• Address complex employee relations and performance issues in collaboration with Legal, focusing on positive outcomes.
• Coach and advise managers on various employee topics including but not limited to: compensation, performance, development, management and leadership style, career growth and compliance.
• Provide expertise to local talent planning - considering talent acquisition, employee development & retention efforts.
• Partner with our Business Partners to identify team needs and implement strategies that align with company goals.
• Proactively collaborate with cross functional P&C teams to meet organizational needs and ensure regional compliance, especially as there are updates to local legislation.
• Proactively work with colleagues across the local and global P&C Operations team to ensure regional compliance, , especially as changes to local legislation roll out, and enabling a high HR service delivery
• Ensure all policies are regularly reviewed and legislative changes are sent through to the P&C Operations team on in a timely manner
• Partner with the wider P&C team to manage cyclical processes such as engagement surveys, performance management, and facilitating training sessions.
• Drive improvements in the P&C function, support organizational changes and restructuring and conduct legal investigations as necessary.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to achieve company objectives.