German speaking People Partner

German & English‑Speaking People Partner– 12‑Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Global retail brand

Hybrid – 3 days per week in the London office

£40,000–£55,000 depending on experience

Euro London is partnering with an internationally recognised luxury retail brand who is currently recruiting for a fluent German and English‑speaking People Partner to support their retail population across the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria. This is a 12‑month FTC with the potential to convert to permanent contract.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to store leaders and employees, providing high‑quality HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll join a collaborative, people‑focused HR function operating across multiple European markets, offering both strategic partnership and hands‑on operational support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior HR professional who wants to combine hands‑on HR experience and stakeholder management with language skills in a global, high‑performing environment.

Key responsibilities will include, yet will not be limited to the following:

• Acting as a strategic People Partner to retail leaders and teams across four European markets, providing expert guidance and support where needed
• Leading HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance, development, employee relations and organisational change
• Building strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders and store leadership to drive people priorities and commercial outcomes
• Owning end‑to‑end ER case management where required ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes
• Ensuring robust compliance with employment legislation across the UK and Germany, acting as a subject‑matter expert for both markets
• Partnering closely with central HR teams including Talent, Payroll and Rewards to deliver aligned, high‑quality people initiatives
• Leading and contributing to regional HR projects, process improvements and continuous improvement activity
• Championing a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture across the retail population

Essential skills required:

• Previous HR experience across the UK and Germany with strong knowledge of UK and German employment law and HR best practice
• Fluency in German and English
• Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
• Experience managing complex ER cases, including Works Council engagement in Germany
• Confident operating independently in a fast‑paced, multi‑market environment
• Strong communication, coaching and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable analysing HR data and using insights to inform decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft tools and HR systems (Workday advantageous)
• Adaptable, proactive and committed to continuous improvement and an exceptional employee experience

Why join this organisation?

• Work for a globally recognised retail group with a strong international footprint
• Use your German and English language skills daily in a truly multicultural environment
• Take ownership of a high‑impact, multi‑market People Partner remit
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model with early‑finish Fridays
• Access a competitive benefits package and supportive, people‑focused culture
• Be part of a collaborative HR team where your expertise and ideas genuinely shape the employee experience

If you’d like to discuss the role further or review the full job specification and package details, please get in touch.

Please be advised that all CVs will be treated in the strictest confidence and your application will not be forwarded without your permission. We aim to respond promptly; however, due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates whose experience closely matches our client’s requirements. For more opportunities, please visit our website.