HR Generalist Germany

Your Role

- Provide guidance on employee-related matters, i.e. employment legislation, performance management, and HR policies

- Build management capability in handling people topics effectively and independently

- Act as a trusted advisor to managers, coaching them through sensitive and complex people topics

- Manage and execute employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding

- Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation in line with German labour law

- Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with internal standards

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data in HR systems

- Liaise with payroll, benefits providers, and finance to ensure accurate and timely processing

- Liaise with external providers including Occupational Health, benefits providers, and other HR service partners

Your Experience

- 3–5 years of HR experience in Germany, ideally in a generalist or operational HR role

- Solid knowledge of German labour law and HR best practices

- Experience in an international or matrix organisation is preferred

- Strong communication skills in German and English

- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach

- Ability to balance operational execution with advisory responsibilities

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

- Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset