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