Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.
The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.
Job Description:
Join our dynamic global People team, spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. We’re passionate about balancing the needs of our employees and the business by building strong relationships and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior People Advisor to join our friendly and supportive team. This role is based in our Munich office three days a week and will support all People matters across Germany. Occasional travel to other offices may be required.
What will I be doing:
As a Senior People Advisor, you’ll be:
The main lead for all employee relations matter in Germany, supporting managers and employees with all HR queries.
Managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes, and maintaining accurate employee records and HR policies.
Collaborating with the legal team, reviewing payroll, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to policy updates.
Continuously improving HR processes and systems, monitoring performance and probation reviews, and ensuring new hires have the correct access and support.
What experience do I need:
To succeed in this role, you’ll be:
Holding a postgraduate degree in HR or an equivalent qualification, with proven experience managing complex employee relations cases and a solid understanding of German labour law.
Communicating effectively, building strong relationships, and demonstrating high ethical standards and cultural awareness.
Confidently working both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Using MS Office proficiently and working with HR information systems to support business and employee needs.
Fluent in both German and English, as these languages are essential for daily communication and stakeholder engagement.
You’ll also benefit from:
Experience working across multiple European countries.
Familiarity with Workday or similar HR platforms.
Benefits:
28 days’ holiday + all national public holidays,
Additional day off for your birthday,
Occupational pension,
AD&Di-Insurance,
Life insurance,
Disability insurance,
Employee Assistance Program.
Top Skills
What We Do
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 5,500 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks.
The company’s fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it.
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company has 1,500 employees and over 30 offices worldwide.
Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ for 2021.
