HR Advisor

International SOS; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is seeking an HR Advisor to support Germany and Europe with hands-on HR advisory across the employee lifecycle. The role blends operational HR leadership with strategic business partnering in a matrix, international environment.

You will advise managers, lead employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with German law and Works Councils while driving HR initiatives and continuous improvement across Europe.

Qualifications

• Significant HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and Works Councils.
• Experience leading complex employee relations matters and advising managers/senior leaders.
• Commercially minded with balance of employee experience and legal compliance.
• Strong analytical skills using HR data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR partner to managers and senior leaders, providing expert advice and solutions.
• Deliver HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring high-quality employee experience.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including performance, disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, org changes and terminations.
• Ensure HR practices comply with German employment law, Works Council requirements and internal policies.
• Coach managers to strengthen people management capability and address issues.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, design, succession, and talent priorities.
• Oversee recruitment activities with hiring managers and partners.
• Ensure engaging onboarding experience and smooth new starter integration.
• Oversee payroll changes and compensation processes with accuracy and controls.
• Analyze HR data and trends, provide insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development across Germany and Europe.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and HR colleagues.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Business partnering

German employment law

Employee relations

HR data analytics

HRIS platforms

MS Office 365

English fluency

Tools

SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. International SOS Government Services administers the TRICARE Overseas Program providing high-quality, accessible health care services for U.S. Military service members, family members, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries overseas.

About the role

Stuttgart, Germany | Hybrid working - two days from home

Join our collaborative People Services team as an HR Advisor, taking a critical role in supporting employees and managers across Germany and Europe.

This is a varied, hands-on HR advisory role where you will combine operational HR leadership with strategic business partnering. You will provide expert guidance across the employee lifecycle, lead complex employee relations matters, and build trusted relationships with leaders to ensure people priorities support business objectives.

Working within an international, matrix organisation, you will take ownership of HR delivery within your area, support managers in developing their people management capability, and help shape HR initiatives, organisational development and continuous improvement across Europe. You will play an important role in maintaining strong HR governance while creating an exceptional employee experience within a business with a meaningful global purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and senior leaders, providing expert advice and finding solutions
• Deliever HR activities across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a high-quality employee experience
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, organisational change and terminations
• Ensure HR practices comply with German employment legislation, Works Council requirements and internal policies, managing consultation and engagement with Works Councils as appropriate
• Coach and support managers to strengthen people management capability, improve performance and address employee issues effectively
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design, succession, talent and broader people priorities
• Oversee recruitment activities, working with hiring managers and recruitment partners
• Ensure the delivery of an engaging onboarding experience, including effective inductions, integration and new starter follow-up
• Oversee monthly payroll changes and compensation and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, appropriate controls and timely delivery
• Analyse HR data, workforce trends and key people metrics, providing insights and recommendations
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, policy development and organisational development initiatives across Germany and Europe
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, employees and HR colleagues across the international organisation

About you

• Significant HR generalist experience, with a strong background in business partnering, operations and the full employee lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and proven experience working effectively with Works Councils
• Demonstrable experience leading complex employee relations matters and advising managers and senior leaders
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance employee experience, legal compliance and business requirements
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data and insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office 365; SuccessFactors or ADP experience is an advantage
• Fluent German and English

Ready to help shape the employee experience behind an international healthcare programme?

Join us and play a key role in supporting the leaders and people delivering essential healthcare services to military communities across Europe.

By joining International SOS, you will contribute to a global network dedicated to protecting people and organisations. We offer a dynamic and respectful workplace where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. International SOS has been awarded as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2025.

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