HR Business Partner FTC (Contract)

About us Pizza Hut Germany is in an exciting phase of growth and transformation. We are seeking a commercially minded, operationally savvy HR Business Partner to be our dedicated in-market HR presence in Germany. This is a critical, standalone generalist role that sits at the intersection of operational HR delivery and strategic people partnership. Reporting into the European HR function (UK-based), you will be the primary HR contact for Germany - embedding global and regional people initiatives on the ground, owning the full employee lifecycle, and ensuring our people practices are consistently compliant with German employment law. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy while remaining closely aligned to the broader international HR team. Tasks German Employment Law & Compliance Act as the in-market subject matter expert on all aspects of German employment law, including the Arbeitszeitgesetz (AZG), Betriebsverfassungsgesetz (BetrVG), Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz (AGG), Kündigungsschutzgesetz (KSchG), and TzBfG. Ensure all employment contracts, policies, and practices are compliant and reflect current German legal requirements. engage external German employment counsel as needed. Keep the UK/global HR team proactively informed of German legislative changes and their operational implications. engage external German employment counsel as needed. Keep the UK/global HR team proactively informed of German legislative changes and their operational implications. Strategic HR Business Partnerting Partner with the Germany General Manager and senior operational leaders as a trusted people advisor, providing insight and challenge on workforce planning, talent, and organisational effectiveness. Translate UK-led and global people strategy into localised implementation plans, balancing global consistency with German legal and cultural requirements. Support leadership capability development; Payroll & Benefits Management Own end-to-end monthly payroll for Germany in partnership with the payroll provider, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full statutory compliance (Lohnsteuer, Sozialversicherung, etc.). Manage the German benefits portfolio including occupational pension (bAV), health provisions, and any market-specific allowances, ensuring competitiveness and compliance. Profile Essential Experience & Knowledge Minimum 5 years' HR generalist/HRBP experience, with substantial experience gained in Germany. Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge of German employment law (including BetrVG, AZG, KSchG, AGG, TzBfG, BEEG, SGB). Proven experience managing German payroll (in-house or bureau-managed) and benefits administration. Experience with Time & Attendance systems and German working time compliance. Hands-on experience managing works council (Betriebsrat) relationships and co-determination processes. Strong track record of delivering cross-border HR projects and rolling out global/regional initiatives locally. Skills & Competencies Fluent in German and English (written and spoken) - both are essential for this role. Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR. able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with limited local support. Analytical and data-literate; comfortable with HR metrics and payroll data. Self-starter with the resilience and adaptability to operate as a standalone HR presence in-market. Desirable Degree in HR, Business, Law, or equivalent qualification; CIPD or German equivalent (e.g., geprüfter Personalfachkaufmann/-frau) advantageous. Experience in QSR, hospitality, food service, or multi-site retail. Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar HRIS platforms. Experience working for an international brand with a UK or US parent company. We offer What We Offer The opportunity to build and shape the HR function for one of the world's most iconic restaurant brands in Germany. High-visibility role with direct access to European and Global HR leadership. Flexible/hybrid working with autonomy to manage your own workload. Competitive salary, bAV pension, and market-aligned benefits package. Applications should be submitted in English. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.