Interim Human Resources Team Lead, HolidayPirates

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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

• 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!