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The People Services & Solutions team delivers consistent and compliant HR services across multiple countries. Working closely with Global HR and regional teams, we support employees and managers while continuously improving HR processes and systems. In this role, you will support our German legal entity and contribute to HR services across the EMEA region. You will be the primary contact for all HR administration and employee lifecycle matters and will coordinate outsourced payroll processing for Germany. The role requires strong knowledge of German labour law and payroll compliance, as well as the ability to work independently in an international environment.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the primary contact for all HR administration matters, working with internal stakeholders and external counterparts including authorities and service providers
Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding)
Prepare and manage employee documentation and maintain compliant personnel files
Maintain accurate, legally compliant employee data in our HRIS, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR and applicable German labour and statutory requirements
Coordinate and oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including preparation, validation, and reconciliation activities, in close cooperation with external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all German statutory requirements
Ensure compliance with German labour law, payroll regulations, statutory deadlines, and internal HR policies
Serve as a first point of contact for employees, providing HR advisory and support through the HR ticketing system to ensure consistent and timely solutions
Manage relationships with external vendors (e.g., payroll providers, benefits partners) and coordinate with statutory authorities to ensure compliance and timely service delivery
Lead process optimization efforts and support HR projects and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and the employee experience
Liaise with the regional HR operations contact for alignment, escalation management, and consistent delivery across the region
Collaborate with HR colleagues across EMEA and globally to deliver consistent and compliant HR support
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
At least 5–8 years of experience in HR Operations, preferably in an international environment, with proven payroll expertise in Germany
Solid experience applying German labour law and HR compliance requirements across the full employee lifecycle (contracts, absences, terminations, policy implementation)
Hands-on expertise in statutory payroll compliance, including German tax and social security law, mandatory reporting, and audits
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
strong MS Office skills
Reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented personality with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under deadlines
Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and verbal
Nice to have:
Knowledge of HR processes in other EMEA countries is an advantage
What we offer:
Annual bonus
Flexible working
Instant recognition
Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning