Interim Team Lead Human Resources -(f/m/d)

AHOY MATE!

Are you ready to lead our HR crew and help our international workforce navigate through all HR waters? 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.

DUTIES ON DECK

• 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.

YOUR TREASURE OF EXPERIENCE

• 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, organisational, and business.
• Fluent in English and German.

EXTRA KNOTS FOR

• Familiarity with Personio as HRIS.
• Experience with business partnering or legal frameworks in other countries like Spain, Italy, France, UK, Poland or the Netherlands.
• Experience with running internal workshops and training.
• Knowledge of other languages like Spanish, Italian, French.

THE PIRATE SHIP OFFERS YOU

• Inclusive & Diverse : We welcome all pirates from every port; whoever you are, you belong here.
• Transparent Pay: Salary bands are clearly communicated from the start no guesswork, just fairness.
• Work‑Life Adventure: Enjoy workations and exclusive travel perks to keep your explorer’s spirit alive.
• Home Office Allowance: Get €50/month to keep your remote setup smooth sailing.
• A Ticket Edenred Card : €50/month to keep you fueled, whether you’re snacking at sea or lunching in port.
• Tools: A MacBook for work and personal use, plus any extra equipment you need (and a very lovely remote IT support crew).
• Wellbeing Support: Access free life coaches, psychologists, and nutritionists to support your mental and physical health.
• Learning & Growth: Use your personal training budget to level up your skills at your own pace.
• Extra Perks: Private travel insurance, and corporate discounts with brands like Adidas, Apple, LG, and more.
• A Truly Global Crew: Work alongside inspiring crewmates from across the globe and drop anchor in our Berlin Mitte office whenever you like (bonus: it’s dog friendly, so feel free to bring your mate!).
• Legendary Events: From our annual summit to team get‑togethers, we celebrate well and often.
• Visa Assistance: We support relocation and visa processes for international candidates.