HR and Compliance Lead | Germany

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Human Resources & Compliance Lead will play a critical role in supporting the successful mobilisation and delivery of a large‑scale data centre project in Germany. The position is responsible for ensuring full compliance with German employment legislation, immigration requirements, and internal company HR policies, while providing hands‑on HR and administrative support to a multicultural, rotational workforce.

Working closely with the Project Management, Operations, Commercial, and Site Administration teams, the role will act as the central point of contact for HR, compliance, and workforce administration on the project. The position will be both strategic and operational, supporting project set‑up, mobilisation, and ongoing delivery.

HR & Legal Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Germanemployment law, collective agreements, and local labour regulations
• Implement and maintain project‑specific HR compliance frameworks in line with company standards
• Support subcontractors in understanding and meeting GermanHR and employment compliance requirements
• Assist with and supportinternal and external audits, inspections, and compliance checks on site
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee documentation, records, and reporting

Immigration, Residency & Authorities

• Liaise withimmigration lawyers and advisorsregarding:
• Work permits
• Residence permits
• EU and non‑EU workforce requirements
• Coordinate registrations withGerman authorities and municipalities, including residency and CPR registrations where applicable
• Act as the main point of contact between the project and local authorities on employment‑related matters
• Track visa and permit expiry dates and ensure ongoing compliance

Workforce & Project HR Support

• Act asProject HR Advisorto Project Managers, Operations, and Senior Leadership
• Support the fullemployee lifecycle, including:
• Onboarding
• Contract administration
• Mobilisation and demobilisation
• Offboarding
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and people‑management processes in line with local legislation

Travel & Accommodation Coordination

• Coordinate and trackemployee travel and accommodation, particularly for rotational workforces
• Work closely with site administration to ensure timely and cost‑effective arrangements
• Support structured rotation patterns (e.g. 3‑weeks‑on / 1‑week‑off) and ensure operational continuity
• Monitor travel compliance and authorisation processes to protect project delivery

Team & Administrative Management

• Coordinate and oversee theproject administration team
• Allocate and prioritise workloads to ensure smooth project operations
• Support general project administration, including reporting, record‑keeping, and correspondence
• Carry out additional administrative and HR‑related duties as required by the project

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with:
• Project Directors
• Construction & Operations teams
• Commercial and Finance teams
• Site Administration
• External legal and immigration advisors
• Provide clear communication and guidance to employees and subcontractors on HR and compliance matters

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience inHR, compliance, or workforce administration, ideally on large construction or industrial projects
• Working knowledge ofGerman employment lawor experience operating within a regulated European employment environment
• Experience dealing withinternational workforces, visas, and mobility
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multicultural teams
• Comfortable working in afast‑paced, project‑based environment
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Data centre, pharmaceutical, or large‑scale infrastructure project experience
• Experience supporting rotational or site‑based workforces
• Previous experience liaising with German authorities or similar European regulators

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.