Human Resources Business Partner, Germany | AXS

As People & Culture Business Partner for Germany, you will play a key role in supporting local leaders and teams while partnering closely with European and Global People & Culture leadership to implement and uphold AXS's people strategy. You will act as a trusted advisor to the German business, balancing local market needs, German labour law requirements, and cultural nuances with European and global initiatives. This role has a strong focus on culture building, organisational development, integration, and harmonisation, supporting AXS as it continues to evolve and grow across Germany and Europe.

Responsibilities

Partner with German leaders and stakeholders to translate global and European People & Culture strategies into local initiatives; Support executives and senior leaders on people, culture, and organisational topics; Act as the primary People & Culture interface for AXS Germany, reporting directly to the VP, People & Culture, Europe; Collaborate with European and Global People & Culture leadership on alignment and best-practice sharing; Actively shape and strengthen AXS culture in Germany; Lead and support integration and harmonisation initiatives across Germany; Design and deliver culture, engagement, and employee experience initiatives, including follow-up actions from annual engagement surveys; Support change and transformation initiatives as a coach and sounding board for leaders and teams; Own and support the full employee lifecycle in Germany, from workforce planning and recruitment through to offboarding; Further develop learning, talent, and development initiatives, including performance management, feedback processes, compensation, and bonus cycles; Support succession planning and talent reviews with European People & Culture colleagues; Plan and support recruitment activities in Germany and partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategy and selection; Contribute to local employer branding initiatives; Partner with Finance on payroll and benefits administration, including data validation, monthly payroll inputs, and benefits lifecycle management; Partner with Global People & Culture and local teams on HR reporting, including headcount, personnel metrics, and cost reporting; Advise managers on German labour law, employee relations, and works council matters; Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal policies while supporting HR harmonisation across Europe

Requirements

Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or in a comparable role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with strong expertise across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and talent management; Proven experience supporting organisational change, transformation, and organisational development initiatives; Strong relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to establish trust and credibility with leaders, managers, and employees at all levels; Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, able to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams and functions; Highly organised with a structured, detail-oriented approach, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure; Team-oriented mindset with a track record of contributing to shared goals and building professional relationships across departments; Strong affinity for HR systems, data, and tools, with the ability to leverage insights for decision-making and continuous improvement; Exceptional German and English language skills, with experience in international environments (ideally with US-based teams), a flexible and positive attitude, and a genuine passion for the live entertainment industry

Nice to have

A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Law, or a related field, or a recognised HR qualification