HR Generalist

About the role

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join our Hamburg studio and become the primary on‑site HR contact for all employees and managers. You will work closely with the Stillfront Germany HR Hub and the Malta HR team to support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through off‑boarding.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on‑site onboarding and guide managers through probation evaluations.
• Coordinate and own the annual performance‑review and salary‑review cycles.
• Manage absence processes, return‑to‑work conversations and local workplace risk assessments.
• Develop and administer the local benefits strategy, including provider contracts and budget management.
• Conduct payroll reviews, report tax‑relevant events and coordinate payment releases with the HR Hub.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations, exit interviews and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain the studio org chart, salary bands and HR documentation in compliance with German labour law.
• Act as the main liaison between the studio and the Stillfront HR Hub for shared and escalated processes.
• Own end‑to‑end recruitment coordination: headcount planning, pipeline tracking and onboarding readiness.

Required profile

• Professional experience as an HR Manager, HR Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of German labour law and HR best practices.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative, discreet and confident in building trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience with HRIS tools (HiBob a plus) and Google Workspace.
• Fluent in German and English and willing to work full‑time on‑site in Hamburg.

Required skills

• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Gemini
• HiBob
• Google Workspace

What we offer

• A global, diverse team with over 30 nationalities.
• Flexible hybrid work models supporting work‑life balance.
• Career Path Framework and mentorship culture for professional growth.
• Opportunity to work on high‑quality strategy games with a shared purpose.