People & Culture Partner
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Stillfront. Hamburg · no salary stated · we estimate €57,500–€77,500 across Germany.
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What you'll do
- Set the studio’s people priorities across engagement, culture, retention and organisational growth
- Coach managers, create development opportunities and improve how leaders make people decisions
- Plan workforce needs and team structures with studio leadership, including performance and compensation reviews
- Handle complex employee relations and change matters, and guide local benefits and wellbeing choices
- Use people data to assess the studio and represent its needs with central HR and group people teams
What you bring
- You have worked as an HR business partner, people and culture manager or in a comparable role, with scope to work independently
- You can advise senior leaders directly, including challenging a managing director when needed
- You bring practical knowledge of German labour law and fluent English
- You are based in Hamburg and comfortable working in a matrix with central teams and international colleagues
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced HR partner who wants to focus on leadership advice, organisational work and complex people matters rather than routine administration or recruitment. It is full time, hybrid, and initially set for two years, with an intention to extend. You need to be based in Hamburg and spend time in the studio.
From the employer
Join us as People & Culture Partner, on-site in our Hamburg office!
At Twin Harbour Interactive we strive to develop high-quality strategy games and make them accessible for all players around the world. In our eyes game development is a promise for fun and entertainment – that’s what we live and aim for!
You will be the person leadership turns to when it comes to people. Not for paperwork, but for the real questions: how should the team be structured, how do we keep the people who make the difference, how do we grow managers who are worth following.
Our Hamburg studio is looking for a People & Culture Partner to own the local people agenda. Administration sits with our central HR Admin Hub, recruitment with our central Talent Acquisition team which means your time goes into leadership advisory, culture and organisational work, with the backing of a group that already has the infrastructure in place.
This is a full time role, hybrid in Hamburg, initially for two years with a strong intention to extend.
YOUR MISSION
The people agenda for the studio: engagement, culture, retention and how we grow the organisation.
Leadership as a craft. You coach managers, build the development offer and raise the bar on how people decisions get made here.
Organisational design and workforce planning together with the studio leadership team.
Performance and compensation cycles, including calibration and pay decisions with leadership.
The difficult conversations. Complex employee relations, change situations and anything that needs judgement and discretion.
Local benefits and wellbeing, from strategy to provider choice and budget.
A clear point of view backed by data on what is actually happening in the studio.
The studio's voice towards central HR Admin Hub and Group People functions. You help shape the standards, not just apply them.
You will work closely with Talent Acquisition on hiring priorities and with the HR Admin Hub on payroll and admin, without carrying the operational load of either.
YOUR BACKSTORY
Experience as an HR Business Partner, People & Culture Manager or similar, with enough scope behind you to operate independently.
Credibility with senior leaders. You can disagree with a managing director and still be in the room.
A working command of German labour law and the pragmatism to apply it commercially.
Curiosity about people data and about AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini as part of how you work.
Comfort in a matrix setup with central functions and international colleagues.
Fluent English. German is a plus, not a requirement.
Based in Hamburg and happy to be in the studio with the team.
If you do not tick every box but the scope excites you, we would still like to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
A Global Team, A Shared PurposeOur strength lies in our diversity. With over 30 nationalities represented across our two locations, we’re united by a shared passion for strategy games and a bold vision for the future. We celebrate what makes each of us unique – our perspectives, our stories, and the paths that led us here.
Work Your WayWhether you're crafting code from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work – wherever you are.
Grow With UsAt Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our Career Path Framework and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step – whether you’re deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines. We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training.
We’re Human FirstWe believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don’t just work together – we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew.
Join Twin Harbour Interactive
Where Strategy Meets Vision.Twin Harbour Interactive is a global strategy game powerhouse, shaping the future of long-term multiplayer gaming. With offices in Hamburg and Malta, we design strategy games that bring people together – across borders and generations.
Whether you’re an expert tactician or an imaginative world-builder, there’s a place here for you to grow, thrive, and leave your mark.