HR Specialist (m/w/d) – Operations & Projects- Fixed-term contract (24 months) – Parental Leave

HR Specialist (m/w/d) – Operations & Projects – Fixed-term contract (24 months) – Parental Leave

Your Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and execute operational HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle
• Prepare HR-related documentation, reports, analyses, and employee communications
• Support managers and employees on a broad range of HR-related topics and inquiries
• Actively contribute to local and international HR projects and initiatives
• Support the development, optimization, and standardization of HR processes and workflows
• Participate in HR digitalization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and user experience
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems and employee data quality
• Support organizational and administrative HR activities as required
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Partner with and support interactions with the Works Council (Betriebsrat), including the preparation of documentation, consultation processes, and implementation of co-determination requirements
• Ensure compliance with labor law, company policies, and Works Council agreements

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
• Extensive experience in a HR generalist (f-m-d) role
• Relevant knowledge of operational HR management and employee lifecycle processes
• Experience participating in or leading HR projects
• Solid understanding of German labor law and practical experience working with Works Councils (Betriebsrat)
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working with HR systems, ideally Workday
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Forms, and Power Automate
• Strong interest in process optimization, digitalization, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach
• Good command of German and English language, both written and spoken

What Makes You Successful:

• You enjoy balancing operational responsibilities with project work.
• You remain organized and focused, even in a fast‑paced environment.
• You build strong relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You approach challenges pragmatically and find practical solutions.
• You are adaptable and comfortable supporting different HR topics as business needs evolve.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to exciting HR and transformation projects
• A chance to actively shape and improve HR processes and ways of working
• A modern work environment with flexible working options
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Short decision‑making paths and a high degree of autonomy and responsibility