HR Generalist

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. Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeFrankfurt am Main • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR administration, employee communication, and coordination of HR processes in an international environment. Proficient in managing payroll preparation and fostering relationships with employees and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperiencePayroll Preparation CoordinationBilingual Communication (German and English)Employee Orientation OrganizationAdministrative HR Task Management

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Hard Skills

HR AdministrationPayroll PreparationEmployee OrientationHR Process CoordinationTermination Meeting Participation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationService-OrientedOrganizedReliableApproachable

Industry Keywords

People OperationsInternational EnvironmentHealth Insurance CoordinationEmployment Agency CommunicationTrust Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters
Handle administrative HR tasks
Support payroll preparation in coordination with an external payroll provider
Closely coordinate HR processes and administrative tasks with the People Operations team in the United States
Organize and conduct Orientation Day for new employees
Communicate with employees, managers, the U.S. Admin team, and German authorities, particularly health insurance providers and employment agencies
Participate in termination meetings under the guidance of an experienced HR professional
Identify matters requiring escalation to the responsible Senior HR professional and coordinate accordingly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately three to six years of professional experience in HR, ideally as an HR Generalist
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Service-oriented, organized, and reliable approach to work
Enjoyment of administrative HR tasks
Open and approachable manner, with the ability to build trusting relationships with employees and managers
Enthusiasm for working in an international environment
Clear and reliable coordination with contacts in the United States
Willingness to work regularly on-site in Frankfurt am Main, particularly during the initial period; four days per week on-site are expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
40 hours per week
30 days of annual leave
Hybrid work arrangement with four days per week on-site
Probationary period: 6 months