We are looking for an HR Business Partner for one of our clients, an entrepreneurial company operating in the construction industry.

This is a hands-on HR role with a strong business partnering component, combining employee relations, performance management, engagement, internal communication, HR administration, reporting, and people & culture initiatives.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working setup and is suited for someone who enjoys working close to the business, supporting managers and employees, and contributing to a more structured and people-focused organization.

About the role

As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR topics, while also supporting broader people initiatives aligned with business needs.

You will work closely with management on employee relations, performance management, engagement, internal communication, organizational culture, HR processes, and reporting. The role combines strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach, in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on people-related matters.
• Support managers in employee relations, performance, development, and engagement topics.
• Partner with management to align HR initiatives with business priorities.
• Coordinate performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Support talent development initiatives and employee growth plans.
• Identify training and development needs and contribute to learning initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support the development of a positive organizational culture.
• Coordinate internal communication initiatives and support the communication of company updates, policies, and organizational changes.
• Organize employee events, workshops, engagement activities, and culture-building initiatives.
• Manage HR administration activities, including employment contracts, addendums, job descriptions, certificates, onboarding, and offboarding documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Romanian labor legislation and internal HR policies.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers by preparing and validating employee-related documentation and information.
• Monitor and analyze HR KPIs, including turnover, retention, absenteeism, recruitment, and engagement metrics.
• Prepare HR reports and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Support recruitment activities for key positions when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar HR role.
• Solid experience in employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and HR administration.
• Good knowledge of Romanian labor legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience working closely with managers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience working with HR metrics, reporting, and people-related data.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced English language skills, both written and spoken.

Personal profile

• People-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Business-minded, practical, and hands-on.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable balancing operational HR responsibilities with broader people and culture initiatives.
• Interested in employee experience, organizational culture, and continuous improvement.