Are you looking for a generalist role with a focus on HR operations along the employee life cycle? If so, then a Human Resource Generalist DE role might be what you are looking for. You will take over the responsibility for operational and administrative HR topics as well as the implementation and execution of HR processes and policies within Germany. You will act as a step-in for your Swiss colleague in the HR DACH-team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Drive and support all HR-related matters within Germany
- Support the implementation and follow-through of all relevant global and local HR-policies and processes
- Enable and support line managers to be successful in their role (e.g. in recruiting and onboarding) and pro-actively support employees in all operational and administrative HR matters
- Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations and provide advice on employee relation matters
- Play active part in employee engagement and in creating a positive work environment
- Ensure accurate set-up and handling of employee and compensation data and closely collaborate with external payroll provider
- Professionally manage relationships with various stakeholders (e.g. Worker’s Council)
- Be an active member of the regional HR team DACH and support global HR projects
Requirements
Qualifications and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related business degree
- 4-5 years of working experience in similar (HRBP, HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist) role, covering the entire employee life cycle
- Proven track record of directly supporting managers on general HR matters
- Successfully managed sourcing and recruiting activities
Skills and Competencies
- Broad HR specific knowledge and expertise
- Solid knowledge labor markets within responsibility and of respective employment-related laws and regulations
- Ability to understand business challenges and provide quality solution to improve business success
- Good understanding of different HR practices, trends, technological tools and applications
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to stay focused on deliverables
- Strong skills in leading difficult discussions with demanding business partners
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills; high ability to build relationships globally
- Ability to prioritize tasks, to delegate and keep self and others focused on deliverables
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Understanding regulations in medical device industry will be a plus
- Fluency in German
Personal Qualities
- Quick learner, flexible and pro-active mindset
- Strong team player, willing to take ownership and responsibility
- Strong customer focus and service orientation
- Result-focused, pro-active and ability to set priorities, focus on high-quality deliverables and can-do follow-through
- Look for state-of-the-art solutions and leave own comfort zone to get things done
- Execute measures that ensure professional functioning of HR fundamentals
