HR Specialist - Temporary (German-Speaking)

Swapfiets; Amsterdam; Ibrido; EUR 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Your own Swapfiets

32 vacation days

Pension plan

Laptop and phone allowance

Lunch at office

Travel allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

Swapfiets is seeking a German-speaking HR Specialist for a temporary role (Germany-focused). You will own HR administration and payroll for Germany, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local labour law, while advising employees and managers on policies and regulations.

You will work in a fast-moving international team, coordinating with external parties and continuously improving HR processes. This role requires strong German language skills and a practical, proactive mindset.

Competenze

• Fluent in German and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Law or related field.
• 3–5 years HR operations experience.

Mansioni

• Own HR administration and payroll for Germany, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Be the knowledge owner for German labour law, tracking changes and ensuring compliance.
• Advise employees and managers on HR topics, legislation, and Swapfiets policies.
• Handle employee matters and coordinate with tax authorities, payroll providers, unions and employer associations.
• Review and improve HR processes and systems (HiBob and Remote) for efficiency.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for People Operations in Germany and coach colleagues.

Conoscenze

German language fluency

English language fluency

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or Law

Strumenti

HiBob

Remote

Descrizione del lavoro

HR Specialist - Temporary (German-Speaking)

What you will do

Hi, we are Swapfiets! Welcome to the world of worry-free biking! We are providing members an all-inclusive bike subscription with free repairs and maintenance and lead the movement to more liveable cities.

At Swapfiets, we've built a business on a simple idea: give people a reliable way to get around, and take away the hassle. Over 250,000 members across Europe trust us to keep them rolling. Behind that promise is a People & Culture team that keeps our organisation running just as smoothly, and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a German-speaking People Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis until July 2027. Someone who knows German labour law inside out, keeps HR administration tight, and doesn't wait to be asked before spotting a problem and fixing it.

How you pedal us forward

Own HR administration and payrolling for Germany, ensuring accuracy and timely execution at every step.

Be the knowledge owner for German labour law, proactively tracking changes, translating them into practice, and keeping the business compliant.

Advise employees and managers on local HR topics, legislation, and Swapfiets policy.

Handle individual employee matters and manage communication with external parties: Tax authorities, payroll providers, unions and employer associations.

Review and improve HR processes and systems (we work with HiBob and Remote) to keep things running efficiently.

Take end-to-end responsibility for People Operations in Germany. Support, guide and coach your People Specialist colleagues, coordinate HR projects, and act as a proactive challenger and advisor to our Centers of Excellence.

Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison with country managers, Finance, Tech/ Data teams and external stakeholders to maximize your impact.

The gear you need

Fluent in German and English.

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in HRM, Law, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in an HR operations role.

Solid, up-to-date knowledge of German labour law, and the drive to keep it that way.

A track record in accurate, structured HR administration; you get the details right without being asked twice.

A proactive mindset: you flag issues early, take ownership, and follow through.

Comfort working in a fast-moving, international environment where things don't always come with a manual

Benefits for a smooth ride

Salary from €3184.- gross per month, depending on your experience, + 8% holiday allowance.

Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease)

32 vacation days for ample time off (that’s right, next to 25 vacation days you can use your 7 Swap days as you please).

A solid pension plan and a discount on your health insurance.

Mac or Windows laptop and phone allowance.

A challenging and rewarding role with significant responsibility and friendly colleagues.

Travel allowance (if you live more than 11 km away from the office, otherwise you’ll just use your Swapfiets, right.. )

Delicious and affordable lunch at the office prepared by our lunch heroes.

Access to Urban Sports Club for Business arrangement (to promote your healthy lifestyle!)

Learning programs development opportunities through our L&D department.

Engaging workshops and inspirational talks.

One day off per year to do voluntary work paid by Swapfiets.

Flexibility to work from home and at the office in Amsterdam.

Ready for the Swapfiets adventure?

Free Swapfiets

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Learning opportunities

Learning opportunities

Why you should ride with us

Working at Swapfiets means joining the ride of your life. We pedal with purpose, knowing our work drives real impact for people, cities, and the planet. With a supportive team, open communication, and a flat structure, you’ll always have others cheering you on. As we move fast and tackle the unexpected twists along the way, we make sure the journey stays exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun!

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HR Specialist - Temporary (German-Speaking)

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