About the role:
It’s an exciting time to join the People Team as we scale our European operations. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll support leaders across our Austrian teams, acting as a strategic advisor and trusted partner.
You’ll translate business goals into people plans that drive real outcomes, from team design and performance, to engagement, development, and culture. You’ll be hands-on, close to the business, and comfortable navigating change in a fast-moving, international environment.
You’ll bring your expertise, ideas, and energy, and we’ll give you the space and support to make a meaningful impact from day one.
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Key Goals & Objectives:
- Deliver strategic, proactive people support across Austrian business areas
- Support talent, culture, and performance initiatives that drive engagement and growth
- Ensure people practices align with Austrian labour law and EU regulations
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, supporting organisational design, change, and workforce planning
- Partner on performance and development, helping managers set clear expectations, give meaningful feedback, and grow their teams
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and L&D to align hiring and development with business needs
- Use people data and insights to inform decisions, highlight trends, and report on key HR metrics
- Support employee relations cases in line with Austrian employment law, ensuring a fair, consistent, and values-led approach
- Partner with or support engagement with works councils (Betriebsrat) where required
- Co-create and implement people policies and initiatives that support a great employee experience across multiple regions
- Drive engagement and culture initiatives within your business areas
- Contribute to wider People Team priorities and cross-functional projects
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Requirements:
- Experience in an HR Business Partner / People Partner role, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling environment
- Strong knowledge of Austrian labour law and HR best practices
- Experience working in a European or multi-country environment
- Business-savvy, with the ability to connect people strategy to commercial outcomes
- Confident coaching and supporting managers at all levels
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills—you influence with credibility and empathy
- Proactive problem-solver with strong organisational and project management skills
- Comfortable using people data and metrics to inform decisions
- Relevant HR qualification (e.g. CIPD, university degree, or Austrian equivalent)
Fluent in German and English
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- Desirable:
- Experience working with works councils (Betriebsrat)
- Experience supporting international or multi-entity organisations
- Experience in high-growth or scaling businesses
- Exposure to UK and/or US people practices
- Experience leading or supporting change and transformation initiatives
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working with ambiguity
Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted, on a global scale.
Together, we form the UK and European operations of the Vintage Group, united by one purpose, one mission, and one set of values.
Vintage Cash Cow is our UK operation and the foundation of our business. It’s where our model was built, tested, and proven, making it easy for customers to sell multiple pre-loved valuables in one simple, trusted journey. Arcavindi is our European operation. Built on the same proven model, it takes what works in the UK and adapts it for new markets across Europe, allowing us to scale our impact internationally.
While our brands reflect different markets, we are one business, working as one team. Our people collaborate across borders, share ownership of outcomes, and bring the same care, fairness, and common sense to everything we do.
Behind the scenes, we are building the world’s largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart data, and a shared belief in the circular economy.
Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled — keeping valuable materials in play and out of landfill, and ensuring we always treat customers and their treasures with care and respect.
Equal Opportunities
At Vintage Trading Limited, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and able to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and success.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we work hard to ensure equitable opportunities for all. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we need now or in the future.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.
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