HR Specialist - Immediate Start

Empresaria Group plc; Dortmund; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international organization is seeking an experienced Interim HR Specialist to support a major organizational separation. This fully remote role within Germany offers the chance to manage compliance and coordination simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of German labour law and HR operations, along with proven expertise in working with works councils.

Leistungen

Flexibility and autonomy

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity for impactful contribution

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of HR experience with focus on labour law.
• Experience working with German works councils required.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead HR operational issues related to organizational separation.
• Manage cooperation with the German works council.
• Ensure compliance with German employment law.

Kenntnisse

German labour law

HR operations

Experience with German works councils

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Organizational change experience

Jobbeschreibung

Temporary & Contract | Remote within Germany

Start : Immediate | Duration : Fixed-term

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Interim HR Specialist to support the implementation phase of a major organisational separation on behalf of our client – a global business undergoing significant transformation. This role requires expert knowledge of German labour law , HR operations , and proven experience in working with German works councils .

You will act as a key point of contact for all HR matters related to the separation, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and smooth coordination throughout the change process.

• Please note, this role requires a person able to start immediately - please apply only if able to do so

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the HR lead for labour law and operational HR issues related to the organisational split.
• Manage cooperation with the German works council , including supporting the execution of the Interessenausgleich (balance of interests).
• Coordinate and document all employment-related processes linked to the transition.
• Draft and adapt HR documentation, including contracts, letters, and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with German employment law during all phases of the change.
• Provide practical, hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on operational HR and labour law.
• Demonstrable experience working with German works councils ( Betriebsrat ).
• Native or near-native fluency in both German and English .
• In-depth understanding of German labour law and employee relations.
• A practical, execution-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in organisational change, restructuring, or post-merger environments is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Remote role within Germany , offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact HR transformation within an international organisation.