HR Operations Associate (m/f/d) - immediately available - 2 year fixed term contract

Alvarez & Marsal; München; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global professional services firm in Munich is looking for an HR Operations Associate to support People Operations across Germany and Switzerland. The candidate must be fluent in German and English, possess strong communication and employment law knowledge, and be detail-oriented. This full-time position involves managing HR data, handling employee relations, and providing administrative support within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must provide daily support to ensure effective operation of HR management system.
• Experience managing local employee relations and staff exits.
• Must ensure operational procedures align with team objectives.

Aufgaben

• Manage HR data entry and auditing for employee changes.
• Prepare and administer employment-related documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to People Operations team.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German and English

Excellent communication skills

Very good employment law knowledge

Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite

High ethical standards

Detail oriented

Excellent time management

Initiative and ownership of projects

Previous experience in HR/People Operations

Experience in WorkDay (HRIS)

Jobbeschreibung

HR Operations Associate (m/f/d) - immediately available - 2 year fixed term contract

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HR Operations Associate (m/f/d) - immediately available - 2 year fixed term contract

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Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 12,000 employees providing services across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what is really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

The role:

We are seeking a bright and highly organised team member to support the People Team. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail who lives and breathes quality at the highest level. If you thrive in a fast-paced, time-critical environment, this is the job for you.

We have identified the need for an additional resource to support People Operations in Germany and Switzerland. This role will manage all People Operations matters for both countries, while also contributing to broader EMEA initiatives and projects. The person will be embedded within the local teams, serving as the go-to contact for all first-line queries. They will ensure that operational procedures, systems, and processes are aligned with the People team’s objectives and the firm’s commitment to operational excellence.

Key accountabilities:

• Build and maintain strong, credible working relationships to support stakeholders across Germany and the People Team.
• Manage local employee relations and staff exits.
• Provide daily support to ensure the effective operation of the HR management system (Workday).
• Accurately manage HR data entry and auditing for new hires, rehires, terminations, salary adjustments, transfers, and other employee changes.
• Prepare and administer employment-related documentation, including offer letters, contracts, addenda, and updates, while maintaining accurate records in Workday and other databases.
• Provide general administrative support to the People Operations team under the supervision of the People Operations Manager.
• Oversee new hire processes, including right-to-work checks and background screening through third-party providers.
• Manage invoice reconciliation for the team.
• Draft and respond to routine correspondence (e.g., reference letters) in line with established procedures.
• Monitor HR inboxes, respond to employee inquiries, and escalate where necessary.
• Support the L&D team with induction and training sessions.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing of all relevant documents.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and BAU activities.
• Coordinate logistics for HR events and seminars (e.g., catering, room setup).
• Manage compliance processes and initiatives across Germany, including migration compliance, work permits, and visas

Skills and experience:

• Fluent in German and English;
• Very good employment law knowledge and application;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite;
• High ethical standards, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality;
• Must be detail orientated;
• Excellent time management; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership of projects;
• Previous experience in a HR / People Operations role in Corporate environments;
• Previous experience in WorkDay (HRIS) is ideal.

If you would like to become part of A&M’s success story and to grow in a dynamic environment, we are looking forward to your application.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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