Human Resources Generalist

Getac; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Getac in Düsseldorf seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle in an international environment. You will advise managers on employee relations, manage onboarding and contracts, coordinate payroll changes, and help drive HR process improvements across the Germany function.

You will be confident taking ownership, working with managers and employees, and delivering a professional HR service with GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full employee lifecycle in an HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and local HR practices.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations and performance matters.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and HR administration basics.
• Fluent German with good professional English.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management.
• HR Business Partnering: Building relationships with managers, providing practical HR advice and supporting effective people management.
• Employee Lifecycle: Managing onboarding, employment contracts, contractual changes, probationary reviews, promotions and offboarding.
• Recruitment: Supporting end-to-end recruitment activities, working with hiring managers to attract and secure the right talent.
• Performance & Development: Coordinating performance reviews, objective setting, training and employee development initiatives.
• Payroll & Benefits: Coordinating monthly payroll changes, employee benefits and liaising with external payroll providers.
• HR Administration: Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Employment Compliance: Ensuring HR processes and practices comply with German employment legislation and company policies.
• HR Projects: Supporting wider EMEA HR initiatives, organisational changes and continuous improvement of HR processes.

Skills

Broad HR Generalist experience

German employment law

Payroll processes

HR administration

People management

Communication skills

English and German fluency

Education

HR qualification or degree

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within an international business?

We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team in Düsseldorf. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle whilst working closely with managers, employees and the wider EMEA HR team.

The successful candidate will be confident managing a broad range of HR responsibilities, providing practical advice and guidance, and ensuring the delivery of a professional, efficient and effective HR service across the business with primary focus in Germany.

The Role

As HR Generalist, you will be a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing support and guidance across a wide range of HR activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Employee Relations: Advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management.
• HR Business Partnering: Building strong relationships with managers, providing practical HR advice and supporting effective people management.
• Employee Lifecycle: Managing onboarding, employment contracts, contractual changes, probationary reviews, promotions and offboarding.
• Recruitment: Supporting end-to-end recruitment activities, working with hiring managers to attract and secure the right talent.
• Performance & Development: Coordinating performance reviews, objective setting, training and employee development initiatives.
• Payroll & Benefits: Coordinating monthly payroll changes, employee benefits and liaising with external payroll providers.
• HR Administration: Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Employment Compliance: Ensuring HR processes and practices comply with German employment legislation and company policies.
• HR Projects: Supporting wider EMEA HR initiatives, organisational changes and continuous improvement of HR processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and takes ownership of their responsibilities, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a broad HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and local HR practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters and advising managers.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and HR administration.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to manage matters independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in German and good professional working English.
• Experience working within an international business would be advantageous.

An HR qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable.

What We Are Looking For

Above all, we want someone who genuinely enjoys working in HR and is passionate about delivering a high-quality service.

You will be someone who:

• Takes ownership and accountability, following matters through to completion.
• Is confident making decisions and resolving issues independently.
• Provides clear, practical and commercially balanced HR advice.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
• Has a proactive mindset and looks for ways to improve processes.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a wider international HR team.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international technology business, working within a collaborative EMEA HR function.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of HR practices, support business growth and make a meaningful difference to the employee experience.

If you are an enthusiastic HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can take ownership, develop your skills and make a difference, we would love to hear from you.