HR Specialist (m/w/d) – Befristet für 12 Monate

Baxter International Inc.; Saalfeld/Saale; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support a designated business area in Saalfeld.

The role collaborates with managers and employees on HR topics, coordinating lifecycle activities and HR projects while ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies. The position requires on-site presence in Saalfeld, with responsibilities spanning recruitment of agency temps, onboarding, development programs, and organizational development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or a vocational HR qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of professional HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and lifecycle management.
• Ability to advise and support managers and employees on HR topics.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HR systems like Workday or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, transfers, and terminations.
• Advise managers on HR policies, workforce planning, and HR inquiries.
• Coordinate Works Council consultation processes for personnel actions.
• Support performance management, talent planning, and organizational development.
• Assist in evaluating job requirements and preparing job profiles.
• Support learning and development activities and development programs.
• Coordinate internship and student programs.
• Lead HR-related projects and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and company policies.

Skills

HR processes and lifecycle management

Advising managers

Organizational coordination

Communication

Confidentiality

Fluent German & good English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Vocational HR qualification considered

Tools

Workday

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

We are currently looking for an HR Specialist (f/m/d) 12-month fixed-term contract.

Job Summary

The HR Specialist provides comprehensive HR support for a designated business area and partners with managers and employees on a broad range of human resources topics. The role is responsible for coordinating and implementing employee lifecycle activities, supporting organizational development initiatives, talent management processes, recruitment activities for agency temps, and HR projects while ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

This position is located in Saalfeld and requires on-site presence. This role is a 12‑month fixed‑term position to support ISC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including hiring of agency temps, onboarding contract extensions, transfers, compensation changes, reclassifications, promotions, and terminations.
• Advise managers on HR policies, processes, workforce planning, and employee-related matters; provide guidance and support to employees regarding HR‑related inquiries and personnel matters.
• Coordinate and support Works Council consultation processes for personnel actions, including hiring, transfers, contract changes, restructurings, and other employee-related matters, ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements.
• Support performance management, talent planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating job requirements, preparing job profiles, and conducting job evaluations.
• Support learning and development activities, including training needs analysis, coordination of development programs, and employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate internship and student programs.
• Participate in and lead HR-related projects and sub-projects, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development and optimization of HR processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation, company policies, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Your profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Completed vocational training with additional HR qualification (e.g., HR Specialist certification or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in employee relations, recruitment, talent management, or HR operations preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment lifecycle management.
• Ability to advise and support managers and employees on HR‑related topics.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HR systems (Workday, SAP, or similar HRIS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent German and good English language skills.

For further information, please reach out to Sebastian Lange via E‑Mail: [e-mail]

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