Reporting to the HR Business Partner, DACH, as Human Resources Administrator, DACH, you will support the administrative functions of the Human Resources Department and assist Human Resources Business Partners in delivering a comprehensive generalist HR service to stakeholders within EMEA and our US-based Corporate functions. Services include document drafting, contract administration, policy renewal, flexible working requests, filing, minute taking, responding to HR queries, diary and travel management, and meeting coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding
- Validate new hire approvals and contract documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy, including SAP assignment data and personal information.
- Serve as the primary liaison between HR Operations, KF Hire, and iRPO for new hire inquiries.
- Respond to candidate questions regarding onboarding documentation and escalate to HR Advisor, EMEA if necessary.
- Follow up on missing onboarding documentation from candidates.
- Create and maintain employee personnel files.
- Lead bi-monthly onboarding induction sessions across DACH and conduct 'Right to Work' checks on or before the first day of employment.
- Coordinate and distribute monthly HR payroll data for new employees to the EMEA Payroll Team.
Generalist HR Activities
- Act as an HCM & PSCF Initiator for EMEA.
- Respond promptly to requests from shared HR mailboxes from external parties.
- Address generalist queries via the ‘AskHR’ platform, escalating as needed.
- Support HR Business Partners by taking minutes at formal meetings, including Employee Grievance, Disciplinary, and Performance Management meetings.
Flexible Working & Legal Support
- Assist the Director – Human Resources, EMEA, and legal counsel in gathering evidence and preparing defenses for legal hearings within EMEA.
- Manage invoice processing related to HR activities.
- Support HR Induction sessions for new joiners across DACH.
Payroll
- Maintain payroll trackers reflecting monthly changes due to HR activities.
- Share relevant documentation with the payroll team to facilitate payroll processing.
HRIS & Data Management
- Collaborate with the HRIS team to review, audit, and correct data issues.
- Work with payroll and global HRIS teams to troubleshoot and escalate concerns.
Compliance & Policies
- Regularly audit HR files for compliance with Korn Ferry policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Oversee auditing of HR documents in HR systems.
Talent Management
- Assist in delivering HR training sessions across EMEA.
- Support the creation of targeted training materials and knowledge articles.
- Promote the company's values and behavioral expectations.
The Candidate
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree or higher education.
- Previous experience in a generalist HR administrative role.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skills with solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High level of customer service orientation.
- Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
- Ability to build relationships across all levels.