HR Specialist - Immediate Start

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking an experienced Interim HR Specialist to guide HR during an organisational separation. This remote role requires expertise in German labour law and experience with works councils, with a focus on compliance and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years' experience in HR and be fluent in German and English.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Competitive daily rate

High-impact HR transformation opportunity

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrable experience working with German works councils.
• Native or near-native fluency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Act as the HR lead for labour law and operational HR issues.
• Manage cooperation with German works councils.
• Ensure compliance with German employment law.

Kenntnisse

German labour law

HR operations

Employee relations

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.