HR Business Partner

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute all HR activities in Helmes Latvia

• Partner with local leaders, employees, Helmes Group on all people-related matters, providing HR guidance and support

• Drive recruitment and employer branding efforts in the local market

• Coordinate Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives, including training plans, employee development

• Ensure compliance with the Latvian labor law, internal policies, and HR best practices

• Manage HR documentation, including employment documents, personnel files, and other employee records

• Support payroll by preparing and validating payroll-related information

• Participate in salary benchmarking and compensation review processes, including salary surveys and market analysis

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and workflows to increase efficiency, compliance, and employee experience

• Support employee well-being, engagement, and retention initiatives

• Help create an inspiring and efficient work environment

• Represent Helmes in internal and external HR initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Solid understanding of Latvian labor law and HR best practices

• Strategic and contextual thinking – You see the bigger picture

• Clear communicator with great relationship-building skills

• Confident advisor – You are able to explain and stand by decisions

• Organized multitasker who can prioritize and execute independently

• Resilient and calm in complex or conflict situations

• Coaching mindset and a passion for people development

• Curious, innovative, and eager to improve how things are done

• “Doer” mindset

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in HR roles (preferably in IT or tech sector)

• Bachelor’s degree (ideally in HR, but doesn’t have to be)

• Fluency in Latvian and English (spoken & written)

• Experience in working with data (Excel, CRM systems, HR Systems)

What We Offer

• Hybrid work (with frequent presence in our cozy Rīga office)

• Annual bonus (up to 1 month’s salary based on company results)

• Health insurance and mobile expense compensation

• Training and development opportunities

• Office perks: fresh fruit, team events, free parking

• Business trips abroad (approx. 2x per year)

• A supportive culture where your voice matters

• Opportunity to be part of the Global HR community in Helmes

• Salary from 2700 to 3300 EUR gross