HR Business Advisor

Job Title: HR Business Advisor - English language

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Division: Human Resources

Team: HR Hub

Location: Bucharest

Overview:

DB Global Technology is Deutsche Bank's technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its set-up in 2013, Bucharest Technology Centre (BEX) has constantly proven its capacity to deliver global technology products and services, playing a dynamic role in the Bank's technology transformation.

We have a robust, hands-on engineering culture dedicated to continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, technical skill development and networking. We are an essential part of the Bank's technology platform and develop applications for many important business areas.

As part of the HR Services Hub in Bucharest, we are looking for HR professionals skilled in HR Operations, Recruitment and Business Advisory across multiple European countries.

This is a great opportunity to join us as HR Advisor

This role offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence people decisions, and contribute to shaping a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Be at the heart of cross-country HR advisory team, supporting diverse business lines and cultures.

• Drive end-to-end HR processes for the allocated countries, from hiring to offboarding, with a strong focus on compliance, employee experience, and operational excellence.

• Coordinate or be involved in HR transitions and change initiatives, contributing to the evolution of our HR Hub.

• Partner with country leadership to foster engagement, retention, and productivity.

• Support payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Guide performance and talent management processes, enabling fair and consistent decisions.

• Advise on compensation cycles (promotions, bonuses, salary reviews).

• Identify skill gaps and support learning and development initiatives.

• Oversee HR vendor contracts and service delivery.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for HR processes and systems.

• Actively supporting new processes transitions in the HR Hub Bucharest team (planning, stakeholder management; highlighting risks proactively to relevant stakeholders, etc).

Skills

• 5+ years of HR experience in an international environment.

• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment law (Romania or other EU countries), and advisory practices.

• Proven ability to work across cultures and navigate matrix organizations.

• Able to work effectively and communicate professionally with others in remote locations and collaboratively with local colleagues.

• Influencing and stakeholder management skills preferably gained in an international environment.

• Highly adaptable and efficient, with the ability to simultaneously manage a range of priorities, at the strategic and operational level, in a very dynamic environment.

• Preferably, knowledge and understanding of employment law and regulations (Romania or another European country)

• Minim 1 year of previous SME and/ or transition experience in HR processes, preferably in HR Operations (eg. Hiring, on-boarding, terminations, position changes), Recruitment, other HR Areas;

• Strong English knowledge, both oral and written; any other foreign language is a plus.

• Strong Office skills (word, excel, PPT), knowledge of Workday HR system is preferable.

Well-being & Benefits

Emotionally and mentally balanced: We support you in dealing with life crises, maintaining stability through illness, and maintaining good mental health.

• Empowering managers who value your ideas and decisions. Show your positive attitude, determination, and open-mindedness.

• A professional, passionate, and fun workplace.

• A modern office with fun and relaxing areas to boost creativity.

• Continuous learning culture with coaching and support from team experts.

• A culture where you can openly speak about mental health.

Physically thriving: We support you managing your physical health by taking appropriate preventive measures and providing a workplace that helps you thrive. For example, Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for you and discounts for your loved ones, healthier ways of working and check-up's.

Socially connected: We strongly believe in collaboration, inclusion and feeling connected to open up new perspectives and strengthen our self-confidence and well-being.

• 24 days holiday, loyalty days, and bank holidays (including weekdays for weekend bank holidays).

• Hybrid working model with flexible working options

• Enjoy retailer discounts, cultural and CSR activities, workshops, and more.

Financially secure: We support you to meet personal financial goals during your active career and for the future.

• Competitive income, performance-based promotions, and a sense of purpose.

• Meal vouchers, bonuses for referrals

Interested in more: discover what our employees value in the Well-being & Benefits hub

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.