HR Specialist – German Market

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European airline is seeking a HR Specialist to manage HR functions related to their German operations. The successful candidate will be expected to have at least 1 year of HR experience and a good understanding of German employment laws. This is a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment and offers benefits like discounted travel, a pension scheme, and additional leave days.

Benefits

Discounted travel to over 250 destinations

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Annual Leave increasing with tenure

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year HR experience working with German based employees.
• Strong knowledge of German labour law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR matters related to German employees.
• Ensure compliance with German labour law.
• Prepare documentation for legal case management.
• Liaise with management on HR matters.
• Conduct payroll changes in alignment with legislation.
• Travel to Germany for employee meetings.

Skills

Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)

Strong knowledge of German employment law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant HR Degree or Masters

Job description

Overview

Ryanair are currently recruiting for a HR Specialist to join Europe’s largest airline group.

This is an excellent time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years.

This brand new position is based in our Dublin HQ, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day HR management across our German bases with an employee headcount of over 1000. They will deal with a broad range HR issues and administration, from legal cases to drafting contracts and all the stuff in between, while travelling frequently to your assigned bases to meet with employees and answer any queries they may have. At Ryanair, you will gain vast experience very early in your career as you are entrusted and expected to act like a HR Manager for the employees under your remit to make daily decisions, offer advice and resolve all employee relations matters that arise.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist with all HR matters relating to our German based employees including legal cases, union meetings, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with German labour law and collective agreements.
• Prepare documentation and support legal case management and litigation processes.
• Liaising, supporting and advising management at all levels across the business on all HR related matters, ranging from general queries, grievances, disciplinary investigations and legal case preparation.
• Conduct regular reviews and administration of payroll changes in line with German legislation.
• Provide weekly reports to the HR Manager on all HR activities and issues.
• Travel to Germany for employee / union meetings and base visits as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year HR experience working with German based employees and/or German labour law.
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and HR best practices.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).
• Relevant HR Degree or Masters.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2x annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression opportunities