HR Business Partner

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Business Partner to support our fast-growing teams across the EMEA region. This role will take ownership of regional HR operations, with a particular emphasis on payroll coordination, compliance, and supporting the employee lifecycle. As a strategic and operational partner, you'll play a critical role in scaling our people practices while aligning with global HR standards and regional legal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Payroll Ownership: Manage, audit, and execute accurate monthly payroll (primarily Germany, France, and others), working closely with local payroll providers and Finance teams.

• Regional HR Operations: Ensure compliant and efficient people operations across the EMEA region, including onboarding, contract generation, benefits administration, and offboarding.

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.

• Compliance & Labor Law: Ensure employment practices comply with local labor laws and regulations across the EMEA region; keep internal policies and documentation up-to-date.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the global People team, Finance to align on company-wide initiatives and country-specific implementations.

• HRIS Management: Maintain and improve data integrity in our HR systems; ensure accurate records for auditing and reporting purposes.

• Project Ownership: Lead or contribute to People projects such as compensation reviews, policy harmonization, and payroll system integrations across the EMEA region.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years of payroll coordination in EMEA countries (Germany and France strongly preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in at least two EMEA countries.

• Proven ability to manage payroll processes and work with external vendors.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in German.

• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Personio, Workday, BambooHR).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Start-up or scale-up experience is a plus.

• Warm-hearted, flexible, and solution-oriented culture with open feedback culture with performance review to accelerate your career goals!
• International environment with more than 30 different nationalities!
• Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours!
• Wellness @CX: Wellness Bonus! A Wellness Stipend of 400 € net annual benefit to contribute to your personal health and wellness
• Women @CX: Professional and intellectual knowledge exchange with highly talented and ambitious colleagues from all over the world
• You will get access to a learning management tool to attend trainings and improve your skills!
• Access to the EAP (Employee Assistance Program) - Solution and support advice in regard to: mental and physical health, employment guidance, personal, family, financial and legal issues and questions
• We offer you a vibrant workspace! Regular team events included Christmas and summer parties!
• Free coffee and drinks with weekly fresh fruit!
• Free Corporate Massages!