HR Operations Specialist, German Speaker

Unilabs

. Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding setup, job changes, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation adjustments, and offboarding/severance calculations.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePorto • PortugalJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR administration and operations, with a strong focus on employee lifecycle management, compliance with GDPR and local labor codes, and proficiency in HRIS platforms. Capable of managing employee inquiries and ensuring data accuracy while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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HR Administration ExperienceProficiency in WorkdayFluent in English and GermanAttention to DetailKnowledge of GDPR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle AdministrationPayroll Input ValidationHRIS Record MaintenanceData AuditingCompensation AdjustmentsOnboarding SetupOffboarding CalculationsJob Changes ManagementSwiss Payroll Input RequirementsSOP Contribution

Soft Skills

Customer-Service OrientationOrganization

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowZendeskOne HRSAP SuccessFactorsOracle HCM

Industry Keywords

Shared Services EnvironmentSwitzerland MarketData Protection PoliciesFirst-Contact ResolutionResponse-Time SLAs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding setup, job changes, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation adjustments, and offboarding/severance calculations.
Collect, validate, convert, audit, and transmit transactional payroll inputs to local payroll teams or external software providers.
Manage Tier 1/2 employee and manager inquiries through the HR Service Desk Ticketing system.
Meet first-contact resolution targets and response-time SLAs.
Validate and maintain HRIS records in One HR and local systems; conduct routine data audits.
Generate employment contracts, addendums, verification letters, and exit documentation.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, local labor codes, and data protection policies.
Contribute to SOPs, update self-service knowledge-base articles, identify process bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement within the Business Service Center.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in HR administration (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM) or HR operations within a Shared Services environment, supporting Switzerland market.
Solid understanding of core HR operational processes and basic Swiss payroll input requirements.
Proficiency with global HRIS platforms and ticketing management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and customer-service orientation.
Fluent in English and German.