We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior HR Specialist to manage HR operations and drive HR projects across DACH and other countries. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management, HR compliance coordination, and effective HR process implementation in an international environment.
The role focuses approximately 70% on HR operations and projects, and 30% on recruitment and coordination support.
As our organization continues to grow and evolve, you will also play an important role in cross-country HR initiatives, including organizational restructuring and legal entity transitions. This position offers valuable opportunities to take ownership of HR projects and collaborate with stakeholders across different countries.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany | Contract: 12-month contract, renewable
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle (approx. 70%, including HR projects)
- Manage and coordinate employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, internal transfers, and offboarding across Germany and one additional country.
- Maintain accurate employee records and organizational data in HR systems (e.g., Personio) and internal platforms.
- Coordinate cross-functional onboarding arrangements with IT, local administration, and relevant departments.
- Manage employee documentation, onboarding communications, scheduling, and internal announcements.
- Coordinate employee benefits administration, including insurance, allowances, and related arrangements.
- Support compliance with applicable local labor regulations and HR policies, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Collaborate with HR teams in the Netherlands, China, and other locations to ensure consistent HR practices and effective policy implementation.
HR Project Management
- Plan, coordinate, and drive HR projects across Germany and the additional assigned country, ensuring timely execution and successful implementation.
- Take ownership of project planning, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and progress tracking.
- Play a key role in organizational restructuring and legal entity transition projects, coordinating HR-related activities, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and external service providers, to align project requirements and resolve operational issues.
- Identify potential project risks, monitor progress, and proactively follow up on outstanding actions to ensure smooth implementation.
- Drive HR process improvement and standardization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and consistency across countries.
Contracts, Visa & Compliance Support
- Prepare and maintain employment documents, including offer letters, employment contracts, and HR policy documentation.
- Coordinate contract signing processes and maintain well-organized digital personnel records.
- Support work visa and residence permit application or renewal processes in coordination with relevant stakeholders and external providers.
- Assist with HR compliance documentation and ensure appropriate coordination across the assigned countries.
Recruitment & Coordination Support (approx. 30%)
- Coordinate recruitment activities across Germany and the additional assigned country, with a particular focus on intern and junior-level hiring.
- Support resume screening, candidate communication, and interview coordination.
- Arrange interviews and internal meetings, manage scheduling logistics, and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
- Support recruitment channel management and employer branding initiatives.
- Coordinate with external HR service providers, including payroll, insurance, and other local vendors, to ensure accurate and timely service delivery.
- Support vendor-related documentation, administrative processes, and follow-up activities.
- Assist with internal events, team-building activities, and general office administration as needed.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Fluent in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 3+ years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or HR project coordination, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage HR projects, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive initiatives from planning through implementation.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with HR systems; experience with Personio is a strong advantage.
- Basic knowledge of German labor law and HR practices is an advantage.
- Experience supporting HR operations across multiple countries or participating in organizational restructuring projects is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
- Proactive, responsible, adaptable, and service-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.