People (HR) Advisor (w/m/d)

About Us

Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is “asset light” and highly diversified – giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities.  Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies.

In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients’ renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart’s capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition.

Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: be bold, be collaborative, be proactive, be your best.

People Advisor (m/w/d) – Berlin, Germany

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and motivated People Advisor to join our team in Berlin. This individual will be joining our collaborative and energetic People (HR) Team, that is global in nature and strives for ‘best in class’ when it comes to employee experience.

This role is ideal for an HR professional with a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will play a key role in supporting the business through driving effective People processes, collaborating on global People projects, and acting as a trusted advisor to local employees and managers alike.

Despite being the sole People representative in Berlin, you will be closely supported by the global People Team who are deeply embedded with the office culture and operations. Whilst your primary focus will be Berlin, you will also support People activities and projects across other offices as required.

This will be a full-time role, owning the following responsibilities:

• Act as the primary People (HR) point of contact for employees and managers in Berlin, delivering meaningful value across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance, and offboarding.
• Manage the shared People Team inbox, responding to wide-ranging queries from the global business.
• Maintain data accuracy and support the ongoing development of the People Platform, HiBob.
• Draft employment contracts, documentation, and other People-related correspondence.
• Oversee German payroll and benefits in collaboration with third-party providers and ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Leverage data and analytics to interpret data and provide meaningful insights to inform strategic People initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and display initiative, flexibility, and innovation in support of regional and global People Team projects.

About You

You are a collaborative and solution-oriented HR professional who can work independently in location whilst being fully integrated with a global People Team. With strong interpersonal skills, you can build meaningful relationships with employees and stakeholders alike, coaching and challenging norms as needed. You are organised and proactive, capable of effectively juggling multiple priorities whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

In addition, we are looking for somebody with the following experience and skills:

• Demonstrable experience in a broad HR generalist role; we anticipate that the ideal candidate will have around three years of HR experience.
• Advanced proficiency (C1 level or above) in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create and interpret spreadsheets for reporting purposes.
• High-touch experience with HRIS and ATS systems, ideally HiBob and Greenhouse.
• Working knowledge of German employment law.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a globally dispersed People Team.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, challenging and coaching as appropriate.
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

In addition, the following experiences are not required but are highly desirable for this role:

• Experience working within a global, multi-functional business with an international People / HR team.
• Experience working in mid-size companies (200 – 500 employees).
• Experience working within financial services and/or technology sectors.
• Experience with German immigration processes.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and participation in Engelhart’s discretionary bonus plan. 
• 28 days of annual holiday entitlement, excluding Berlin public holidays.
• €3,000 per year contribution to a private pension scheme.
• €20 monthly BVG subsidy.
• €25 monthly ClassPass subsidy.
• A sociable working environment in a new office building with an open, international culture.
• Eligibility to receive external and internal training in accordance with our Training & Development Policy.

We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees – across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more – feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.