HR Specialist

velpTEC edutainment

. Advise and support managers and employees on employment law and HR-related matters .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law and HR processes, with a strong focus on compliance, personnel administration, and operational HR tasks. Proficient in preparing legal documents and maintaining employee data while ensuring adherence to employment regulations.

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Employment Law ExpertiseHR AdministrationCompliance ManagementMS Office ProficiencyGerman Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment LawHR AdministrationPersonnel AdministrationPayroll AdministrationContract PreparationSocial Security LawOnboardingOffboardingEmployee Data ManagementInternal Standards Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOperational Task Management

Tools & Technologies

PersonioMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Business LawCertified HR Specialist

Industry Keywords

Employment Law ComplianceHR GeneralistHR ManagerSocial Security LawEmployee Master Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and support managers and employees on employment law and HR-related matters
Handle operational day-to-day HR tasks, including onboarding and offboarding, personnel administration, vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
Review legal requirements and implement any necessary follow-up measures
Support payroll administration
Maintain employee master data
Prepare, issue, and review employment contracts, contract amendments, employment references, policies, and comparable documents
Ensure compliance with employment law requirements across all HR processes
Continuously develop internal standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in business law, ideally with a focus on employment law, first state examination in law, or a comparable qualification (e.g., certified HR specialist with a focus on employment law), along with initial relevant professional experience in an HR or employment law environment
Alternatively, at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable position, such as HR Generalist, HR Manager, or in a law firm specializing in employment law
Good knowledge of employment and social security law, with confidence in applying this knowledge in practice
Enjoy working on operational day-to-day HR tasks
Excellent communication skills in German
Good command of English is an advantage
Proficient in MS Office
Experience working with Personio is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work or hybrid working from our offices in Munich, Leipzig, or Hanover
Flexible working hours with core hours
Fixed salary plus target bonus
€100 per month (full-time) employer-funded pension plan after 6 months
15% subsidy on the employee contribution
Attractive employee discounts
3 paid Educational Days per year for professional development
1 additional vacation day for volunteering
Annual health budget of €600 (full-time) after 6 months
Access to more than 13,000 fitness and wellness offerings through EGYM Wellpass
Regular team events and shared experiences
Plenty of scope to shape your work, varied responsibilities, and an open-minded approach to new ideas and innovation