HR Business Partner

About the role

Helmes is looking for an HR Business Partner to lead and run all HR activities in Helmes Latvia. The role partners with local leaders, employees and the Helmes Group on people-related matters, while driving recruitment, learning and development and compliance with Latvian labour law.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute all HR activities in Helmes Latvia and partner with local leaders and employees on people matters
• Drive recruitment and employer branding in the local market
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives, including training plans and employee development
• Ensure compliance with Latvian labour law, internal policies and HR best practices
• Manage HR documentation such as employment documents, personnel files and employee records
• Support payroll by preparing and validating payroll-related information
• Take part in salary benchmarking and compensation reviews, including salary surveys and market analysis
• Improve HR processes, policies and workflows, and support employee well-being, engagement and retention
• Represent Helmes in internal and external HR initiatives

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in HR roles, preferably in the IT or tech sector
• Bachelor's degree (ideally in HR)
• Fluent spoken and written Latvian and English
• Strategic thinking, clear communication, coaching mindset and a "doer" approach

Required skills

• Solid understanding of Latvian labour law and HR best practices
• Experience working with data in Excel, CRM systems and HR systems

What we offer

• Hybrid work with frequent presence in the Riga office
• Annual bonus of up to 1 month's salary depending on company results
• Health insurance and mobile expense compensation
• Training and development opportunities
• Fresh fruit, team events, free parking and business trips abroad about twice a year
• Salary from 2700 to 4000 EUR gross