HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for Pizza Hut Germany, managing the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding
• Serve as the in-market subject matter expert on German employment law (including AZG, BetrVG, AGG, KSchG, and TzBfG)
• Partner with the Germany General Manager and senior leaders on workforce planning, talent, and organizational effectiveness
• Own end-to-end monthly payroll for Germany in partnership with external providers, ensuring statutory compliance
• Manage the German benefits portfolio, including occupational pensions (bAV) and health provisions
• Oversee Time & Attendance (T&A) systems to ensure compliance with German working time regulations
• Manage Betriebsrat (works council) relations, including consultation and co-determination obligations
• Localize and deliver global/regional HR initiatives, such as engagement surveys, DEI programs, and performance management

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience, with substantial experience in Germany
• In-depth knowledge of German employment law and compliance requirements
• Proven experience managing German payroll and benefits administration
• Experience working with Time & Attendance systems and managing working time compliance
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Experience working within a matrix organization or a fast-paced consumer-facing environment (QSR, hospitality, or retail) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, or Law
• CIPD or German equivalent qualification (e.g., geprüfter Personalfachkaufmann/-frau)
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors or Workday

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the HR function for an iconic global restaurant brand
• High-visibility role with access to European and Global HR leadership
• Competitive salary and market-aligned benefits package
• bAV pension scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working environment with high autonomy