HR Generalist

Lovehoney Group is the world’s leading sexual wellbeing company, with the mission to elevate pleasure through innovative technologies, a data-driven approach, and foster creative and fresh perspectives on intimacy. We offer exciting brands with innovative, high-quality sex toys, lingerie, and accessories in a streamlined online shopping experience.

At Lovehoney, we employ over 800 passionate and progressive individuals across 9 global offices, each person contributing a unique blend of talents to our diverse workforce. We are proud to be a company that thrives by doing things differently, challenging expectations and stereotypes while making a positive impact on our customers’ lives.

Join us at Lovehoney, where pleasure combines with creativity, data, and innovation!

We are currently looking for an HR Generalist who will play a vital role in supporting our German team and driving a positive employee experience. Reporting locally, your focus will be on managing the day-to-day operations of the People function while supporting HR processes throughout the full employee lifecycle. In this role, you'll combine strong HR expertise with excellent interpersonal skills to help foster a supportive, compliant, and high-performing environment.

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries, providing professional advice to staff and managers.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, absence tracking, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity within the HRIS.
• Oversee preparatory payroll and benefits administration in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support employee retention by resolving issues promptly and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and German employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams.
• Experience handling employee relations matters and implementing HR policies.
• Attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Familiarity with payroll preparation and compensation practices.
• Fluency in English and B2 level or higher proficiency in German (spoken and written).

• A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces and fun team-building events.
• Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, plus 50% off all Lovehoney products to explore and enjoy.
• A hybrid work model with three in-office days per week, up to 4 weeks of remote work per year, and 25 days’ holiday (plus one additional day for each year of service).
• Tailored learning and development opportunities, with biannual feedback cycles to support your growth.
• Gym benefits and access to a mental wellbeing platform to help you thrive personally and professionally.

• CV review
• Interview with one of our Talent Acquisition team members
• Hiring manager interview
• Hiring team interview

Lovehoney Group is an equal opportunities employer. We promise that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist so that we can ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.

At Lovehoney Group, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. As part of your application, you'll experience practical, AI-driven tasks designed to reflect real scenarios you'll encounter in the role, helping us understand your strengths and approach. Additionally, we leverage artificial intelligence during screening interviews for CV reviews and note-taking. We prioritize transparency and respect your preferences, so you'll have the option to opt out of recording and AI-driven note-taking while still receiving full and fair consideration for the role.

We currently have a hybrid work model supporting a blend of in-office and remote work (3 days per week in-office).

If we’ve sparked your interest and you’re open to embarking on your professional path with us, please visit our Lovehoney careers page to apply: https://jobs.eu.lever.co/lovehoneygroup

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