German-Speaking HR Operations Coordinator (Fixed-Term, Hybrid)

BoF Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry seeks a German-speaking HR Operations Coordinator to support the European employee lifecycle. Based at our Leeds Queen Street office, this fixed-term maternity cover requires strong HR administration skills and bilingual communication.

You will handle onboarding, contracts, changes, absence and departures, collaborating with HR partners to ensure compliant processes. The role is full-time with hybrid work: four days in the office and one day from home.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.
• Experience in HR shared services or HR administration.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, new starter records, employee changes and departures.
• Resolve escalated HR queries covering employee processes, time and pay matters, and straightforward employee relations support.
• Partner with Employee Relations and HR Business Partners to provide clear guidance aligned with internal policies and relevant local employment legislation.
• Prepare accurate documentation for formal employee processes and complete assigned work within agreed service levels.
• Use HR data and colleague feedback to identify trends, strengthen processes and improve the overall service experience.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, acting as an escalation point for managers and supporting annual reward activity, team development and HR projects.

Skills

German language

English language

HR operations

MS Office

Tools

HRIS system

Job description

Burberry seeks a German-speaking HR Operations Coordinator to support the European employee lifecycle. Based at our Leeds Queen Street office, this fixed-term maternity cover requires strong HR administration skills and bilingual communication.

You will handle onboarding, contracts, changes, absence and departures, collaborating with HR partners to ensure compliant processes. The role is full-time with hybrid work: four days in the office and one day from home.