Global People Associate

WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a people centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills.

We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do:

• Positive Attitude
• Inclusion
• Social Ties
• Growth

For us, this means that when you choose a cup half-full mindset and welcome people form every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new, you become more than just a juicer; like us, you continue to search and mind purpose and meaning in what you do.

From your first day, you’ll be part of an international network of juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!).  

If you love fast paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles.

The Global People Associate position plays a crucial role in supporting the business's daily operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of the People Department, facilitating seamless collaboration across People functions. Based at our Global HQ in Copenhagen, this role supports People Business Partners and Centres of Excellence, reporting to the People Experience Director. Additionally, the position collaborates closely with the global and regional People teams on enhancing employee engagement through sparring, and support on different global initiatives.

We are looking for an HR Generalist / HR Associate with a solid foundation in Danish employment law and a hands-on approach to HR operations. You will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, advising managers, and driving selected HR projects.

This role is ideal for someone with 2-5 of years of experience who is comfortable navigating across different HR topics and ready to take ownership beyond day-to-day administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain employment contracts, addendums, and HR documentation
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and ensure data integrity
• Support payroll processes in collaboration with finance and external providers
• Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and processes, escalating complex cases when needed
• Keep the employee portal updated with relevant information and communications
• Administer employee leave, including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation in accordance with Ferieloven
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of the full employee lifecycle and how HR contributes to an excellent employee experience
• Knowledge of employment law, with experience navigating multiple national regulations and cultural contexts
• Broad HR generalist experience, ideally within organizational change, growth, or expansion environments
• Understanding of the retail industry and key business drivers is a plus
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in both Danish and English
• Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working with and adapting to different HR systems

THE BENEFITS

We offer a benefits package that includes a paid pension plan, health insurance, parental leave, and additional vacation. Besides that, we provide some Joe-ified benefits:

• Our global headquarters is located with great accessibility in the heart of Copenhagen and accommodates 150+ employees.
• Our office facilities include a fully staffed JOE & THE JUICE bar, serving breakfast, daily lunch, juice and barista coffee.
• Our office features an ambient atmosphere with carefully curated music.
• In JOE we have a flat hierarchy where all opinions are valued, allowing plenty of room for input and improvement ideas.
• Our monthly social calendar is packed with great activities such as running club, wine tasting, creative evenings and Friday bars.
• Various discounts to a multiple of businesses.
• Coming: Fitness facilities filled with all equipped you need to keep yourself healthy and fit, along with already accessible showers with complimentary towels as well as a steam room.

ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 450 locations across 20 countries and employing more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade off between taste and health. 

We serve high quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products and towards the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations.  

We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.