German-Speaking Office Manager (M/F/D)

Centre People; Köln, Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading multinational manufacturer is seeking a German-Speaking Office Manager for their Düsseldorf office. The role involves managing expatriate support, HR policy, and office management duties. Ideal candidates will have strong team management skills and be fluent in both German and English. Experience in a Japanese company is a plus. Competitive salary depending on experience with remote work options available.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in office administration, HR, or general affairs.
• Strong team management skills.
• Fluency in English and German is imperative.
• Experience working in a Japanese company is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Supervise, evaluate, and train administrative staff.
• Assist expatriates with work permit applications and housing arrangements.
• Oversee HR activities including recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage office facilities and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Team management

Business fluency in English

Business fluency in German

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

A well-established multinational manufacturer is currently recruiting a German-Speaking Office Manager to work in their Düsseldorf office.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting expatriates, managing HR policy, and overseeing a wide range of office management and general affairs duties.
The role will suit someone with experience in office administration, HR, or general affairs, with strong team management skills.
Business level fluency in English and German is required in the role. Japanese language skill is beneficial but not necessary.

Ref: HY46565

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Work type: Working from home available for 1 day a week
Visa support: No
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00–17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: Competitive, depending on experience
START: As soon as possible
LOCATION: Düsseldorf, Germany

German-Speaking Office Manager – Main Responsibilities:
• Team management – supervise, evaluate, and train administrative staff (2 members)
• Expatriate support – assist with visa/work permit applications, housing arrangements, bank account setup, relocation support as needed
• HR support – recruitment, training, onboarding, HR policy management
• Office management – oversee office facilities, equipment, IT vendor coordination, office layout, and working environment
• Labour management – contracts, leave, attendance management for local staff.
• General affairs – manage company cars, mobile phones, mail and courier arrangements, contracts with agencies (travel, insurance, etc.), safety and health matters, internal/external events
• Support for document signature processes (contracts, approvals)
•Other ad-hoc tasks


German-Speaking Office Manager – Ideal Candidate:
• Business level fluency in English and German
• Japanese language skills are a plus but not essential
• Experience in team management is essential
• Previous experience in office administration, general affairs, or HR is essential
• Experience working in a Japanese company is an advantage
• Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

All applicants for the Office Manager role must have the right to work in Germany without the need for visa sponsorship.