HR Business Partner at Mollie in Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Build with us Businesses deserve better from finance. Less friction, more freedom. Since 2004, Mollie has been on a mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. Today, more than 250,000 companies trust our all-in-one platform to get paid, manage money and grow on their terms. Simple, scalable and built with real businesses in mind. We're one of Europe's fastest-growing fintechs, with 900+ Mollies across 12+ locations. Our people make this growth possible. We move fast, build with purpose and care deeply about our customers. Whether you're solving problems, building market-leading products or exploring how AI can make work smarter, you'll have the freedom to create and the trust to deliver. If you're ready to grow, shape the future of fintech and join an ambitious, high-performing team, this is the place for you. Your impact You will champion our Engineering teams as they continue to expand across European markets. This role isn't just about managing processes; it is about translating business strategy into smart, informed talent decisions that drive performance. You act as the strategic partner to our Engineering leaders, helping them navigate growth while keeping the employee experience front and center. As the glue between the business and the People team, you will empower leaders to make critical decisions based on data and observation. Whether you are designing a new initiative, coaching a manager, or resolving a complex issue, your work directly maximizes outcomes for our Mollies and fuels business performance. What you'll ship - Drive high-impact performance management cycles, including goal setting, calibrations, peer feedback, and growth conversations. - Lead strategic talent planning processes, including succession planning, promotions, and talent reviews to ensure we have the right people to scale. - Provide expert coaching to engineering leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management. - Design and maintain competency frameworks that clarify expectations and development paths for our technical teams. - Manage complex employee relations cases and investigations with strong judgement to ensure fair and compliant outcomes. - Dive into people data to surface insights that help business leaders make better, more informed decisions. What you'll bring - At least 5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, with a deep understanding of what it takes to support teams in a tech environment. - A proven background working within international scale-ups, familiar with the pace and complexity of a growing organization. - Strong business acumen that allows you to connect HR strategies directly to business objectives and the bigger picture. - Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and keep them on track independently. - Credible judgement and decision-making skills that allow you to build trust quickly and handle sensitive situations. - Clear communication skills, enabling you to explain complex ideas and policies concisely to the whole organization. Grow your way At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms. You'll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step. No matter if you're aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you'll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way. Unlock your full potential and join us to eliminate financial bureaucracy If you're excited by the idea of building what's next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below. Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out what life at Mollie https://jobs.mollie.com is really like. AI at Mollie We believe in Always Be Shipping, and AI brings https://jobs.mollie.com/ai-manifesto that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day. AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creating real impact for the businesses we serve. We're looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us. The location for this role can be either Lisbon or Milan.