HR Generalist

Nextcloud

. Manage the entire employee life-cycle-process for a growing and worldwide-distributed team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the employee life-cycle process while ensuring compliance with German, French, and Dutch employment laws. Proficient in HR practices, employee management, and implementing HR software solutions.

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Human Resources ManagementGerman Labour Law ComplianceFrench Labour Law ComplianceHR Software ImplementationBilingual Communication

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Hard Skills

Employee ManagementHR PracticesRegulatory ComplianceProbationary Period ReviewsAnnual Review MeetingsDisciplinary MeetingsSickness Quota TrackingAnnual Leave Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Listening SkillsMeticulous Attention to DetailReliabilityDiscretionConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Employee Life-Cycle ProcessMiddle Management SupportDiplomatic CommunicationGrievance Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire employee life-cycle-process for a growing and worldwide-distributed team
Take responsibility for compliance with German, French and Dutch employment laws and regulations, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
Participate in probationary period reviews, annual review meetings as well as disciplinary meetings
Support with the implementation of an HR software from scratch
Build bridges between management and the team by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues with diplomacy and care
Strengthen middle management with leadership advice
Handle administrative tasks such as tracking sickness quota or annual leave absences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Human Resources or related field
Hands-on experience with HR practices and employee management
Strong understanding of German or French labour law and legal requirements
Fluent in English
At least two relevant languages, including French, Spanish, Dutch, German, or others
Excellent listening skills and meticulous attention to detail
Reliability, discretion and confidentiality are crucial

Benefits

Comp & perks

A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
A fun and diverse team
A product which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community
A competitive salary
Remote work and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
Time for personal growth and education