HR Generalist in part-time (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Geldersheim; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group's TriboServ GmbH & Co. KG in Geldersheim is seeking a part-time HR professional (19–25 hours/week) to own a broad HR remit and partner with the operational business.

You will act as the central contact for employees and managers and help translate group standards into practical site solutions. You bring an HR or business degree with relevant experience, strong German employment law knowledge, and proficiency in HR systems (Workday or SAP SuccessFactors).

Qualifications

• Degree with focus on HR or business administration, or comparable commercial training with HR qualification.
• Practical HR experience in a varied HR role.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and HR admin processes.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Fluent German (C1) and good written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of varied HR responsibilities in a part-time role (19–25 hours/week).
• Support employees and managers with HR matters through the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with HR managers on operational and strategic topics.
• Manage recruitment from job posting to hiring with respectful communication.
• Prepare employment documents and maintain employee data.
• Drive HR projects and improvements, e.g., digital personnel file and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with works council and stakeholders.

Skills

German C1+

English

Independent work

Discretion

Communication

Education

HR-focused degree or BA in business administration

HR qualification or related training

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Take independent ownership of varied HR responsibilities at TriboServ in a part-time role of 19 to 25 hours per week while working closely with the operational business. At the site in Geldersheim, you work with the Freudenberg Group to implement reliable HR processes and serve as the central point of contact for employees and managers.

• Support and advice: You support employees and managers with HR-related matters throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

• Collaboration: Together with the HR managers, you handle operational and selected strategic HR topics while actively contributing your own ideas and perspectives.

• Recruitment: You manage the entire selection process, from the job posting through to hiring, and ensure respectful communication throughout.

• HR administration: You prepare employment documents and reports, maintain employee data, and translate central Freudenberg Group standards into practical solutions for the site.

• Stakeholder cooperation: You work closely and constructively with HR managers, staffing providers, and the works council.

• Projects and improvements: You actively contribute to HR projects, such as the digital personnel file or performance reviews, challenge existing processes, and independently drive improvements.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications: You hold a degree with a focus on human resources or business administration. Alternatively, you have completed comparable commercial training with an additional HR qualification.

• Professional experience: You already have practical experience in a varied HR role and are keen to develop both professionally and personally.

• Specialist knowledge: You have a good understanding of German employment law and are confident in handling administrative HR processes.

• Systems knowledge: You are confident using common HR systems, ideally Workday or SAP SuccessFactors, and comfortable working with data and figures.

• Working style and communication: You work independently, pragmatically, and with discretion. With your hands-on approach, you consistently turn plans into action and communicate openly and respectfully at all levels, including with the works council.

• Languages: You communicate fluently in German, at a minimum level of C1, and have good written and spoken English skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TriboServ GmbH & Co. KG