HR and Compliance Lead | GermanyKirby Group Engineering · Germany

HR and Compliance Lead | Germany

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 Germany Hybrid Human Resources Recruitment
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 4,500 EUR–6,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

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 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: Liaise with immigration lawyers and advisors regarding: Work permits Residence permits EU and non EU workforce requirements Coordinate registrations with German 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 Act as Project HR Advisor to Project Managers, Operations, and Senior Leadership Support the full employee lifecycle, including: Onboarding Contract administration Mobilisation and demobilisation Offboarding Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee

Requirements

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