Junior HR Manager – Parental Leave Cover

Kreuzfahrtberater GmbH

. Independently manage the recruitment process for selected vacancies—from drafting and posting job advertisements, reviewing applications, and supporting candidates through to conducting interviews and selection meetings .

Posted 10/4/2026contractAhrensburg • GermanyJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the recruitment process, onboarding, and offboarding while providing comprehensive operational HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. Proficient in HR administration, maintaining HRIS, and preparing payroll data, with strong communication skills in both German and English.

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HR ManagementRecruitment Process ManagementHR AdministrationPayroll ProcessingGerman Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

HRIS MaintenancePayroll Data PreparationEmployment Law KnowledgeJob Advertisement DraftingApplication ReviewInterview ConductingOnboarding Process SupportOffboarding Process SupportAdministrative HR TasksReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationService OrientationTrustworthinessProactive Working StyleInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Travel Industry ExposureCruise Industry ExposureEmployee Lifecycle ManagementEmployee Meetings ParticipationOffice Management Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage the recruitment process for selected vacancies—from drafting and posting job advertisements, reviewing applications, and supporting candidates through to conducting interviews and selection meetings
Provide on-site support to employees on all HR-related matters in Ahrensburg and Hamburg, as well as via email and telephone
Support the entire onboarding and offboarding process
Participate in feedback and employee meetings
Handle administrative HR tasks, including preparing employment references and retrieving electronic sick leave certificates (eAU) and A1 certificates
Maintain the HRIS and prepare relevant reports and analyses
Prepare payroll data and act as the interface with the external tax consultancy for monthly payroll processing
Provide administrative support in office management, including ordering office supplies and coordinating appointments with service providers
Support the planning and implementation of company events
Provide comprehensive operational HR support throughout the entire employee lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree or comparable vocational training in human resources management, business administration, or a related field—or initial relevant professional experience in HR
Initial practical experience in operational HR management or HR administration, or experience as an HR generalist
Strong communication and service orientation
Confident manner when interacting with people at all levels, and enthusiasm for engaging with a range of people and departments
Conscientious and highly trustworthy handling of sensitive data
Structured, thorough, pragmatic, and proactive working style with a hands-on mentality
Proficiency in standard MS Office applications
Very good German and proficient English skills
Enthusiasm for the travel industry; initial exposure to the travel or cruise industry is a plus but not required
Basic knowledge of employment and social insurance law is an advantage but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed-term employment through summer 2028 as parental leave cover
Hybrid working model combining office-based work and working from home
30 days of annual leave based on a five-day working week
Employer contribution to occupational pension provision beyond the statutory minimum
Contribution toward the Deutschland-Ticket or a parking space in our underground car park in Ahrensburg
Discounted access to EGYM Wellpass (fitness and wellness)
Team budget for shared events
Discounted cruises for you and your family, plus additional travel industry benefits
Participation in ship inspections and events hosted by our cruise line partners