TL;DR
Senior HR Generalist (HR Tech): Leading HR operations with a focus on Works Council collaboration, codetermination processes, and German labor law compliance. Focus on shaping King’s operating model, policies, and people processes to align with the German co-determination framework, ensuring compliant and transparent collaboration.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Company
King is a leading interactive entertainment company known for iconic mobile games like the Candy Crush franchise.
What you will do
- Act as the primary HR lead for all Works Council matters in Berlin.
- Establish and manage consultation and co-determination workflows across the employee lifecycle.
- Advise on co-determination topics including hiring, performance management, compensation, policy changes, and organizational changes.
- Lead HR input into the design of King’s German Works Council operating model.
- Act as a trusted advisor on German labor law for managers and leaders.
- Coordinate Works Council involvement in annual and cyclical processes, including performance management and policy updates.
Requirements
- Strong experience working with German Works Councils (Betriebsrat) and codetermination processes.
- Deep knowledge of German labor law and employment legislation.
- Proven ability to manage complex, consultation-heavy HR environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Legal, leadership, and employee representatives.
- Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable in documentation and follow-through.
- Fluent in business German and English (written and spoken).
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Works Council setup or elections.
- Background in technology, digital, entertainment, or creative industries.
- Experience working with external legal counsel.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Culture & Benefits
- Be part of a leading interactive entertainment company with iconic mobile games.
- Work within a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Shape the future of HR operations within a Works Council environment.
