HR Business Partner

Helmes Latvia is part of an international digital innovation company with 1600+ professionals across 10 countries. We create smart software solutions for businesses and governments worldwide — and now, we’re looking for a people-focused, business-savvy HR Partner to join our team in Rīga.

If you’re a people person with a strategic mindset and strong execution skills and truly understand how HR drives business success, this could be your next big move. At Helmes, you’ll build meaningful experiences for people while growing in an inspiring both local and international environments.

What You’ll 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’re Looking For

• Solid understanding of Latvian labor law and HR best practices and recruitment
• 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 and recruitment)
• 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