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. The role has a strong focus on culture building, organisational development, integration, and harmonisation across Germany and Europe.

Responsibilities

Partner with German leaders and stakeholders to translate global and European People & Culture strategies into local initiatives; Act as the primary People & Culture interface for AXS Germany, reporting to the VP, People & Culture, Europe; 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 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, 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 selection; Contribute to local employer branding initiatives; Partner with Finance on payroll and benefits administration, including data validation, benefits enrolment, and lifecycle management; Partner 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; 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 the ability to establish trust with leaders, managers, and employees at all levels; Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills; Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure; Team-oriented mindset with a track record of fostering collaboration across departments; Strong affinity for HR systems, data, and tools; Exceptional German and English language skills, with experience in international environments (ideally with US-based teams); Flexible, positive attitude and a genuine passion for the live entertainment industry; Solid understanding of German labour law within a European and global context

Nice to have

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