Senior HR Generalist (2-year contract)
At a glance
Highlights
- On-site Berlin office
- International HR department
- 2-year contract
Heads up
- Fixed-term 2-year contract
Why this role might suit you
A senior HR professional with multinational experience will thrive managing end‑to‑end employee lifecycle, benefits, payroll and compliance for TransPerfect’s German offices, leveraging Workday and strong bilingual communication.
Skills
About the role
We are currently looking for an HR Generalist join our international HR Department, and provide support to our offices in Germany.
The post-holder is responsible to provide a robust HR service and support to the Human Resources Department’s daily operations: personnel administration, benefits, payroll etc. He/she mainly works within a framework of established HR processes, procedures and standard work instructions as determined by the centralised HR department and applicable local country legislations.
Be responsible for all aspect of the administration involved in the employee life cycle including procedures in TransPerfect’s offices in Germany
Partner with the recruitment and relevant department to best coordinate employees’ onboarding
Gather required onboarding and separation paperwork in line with local regulations and Company procedures and policie
Manage employees’ absence and leave and coordinate submission of necessary documentation for payroll
Coordinate relevant training programs
Support the implementation and monitoring of performance evaluation programs
Implement and localize personnel policies and procedures and maintain compliance with country regulations
Have a robust understanding and practical knowledge of Company processes and policies to advise employees and managers
Manage the processes for relocations and transfers including necessary visa applications, payroll transfers, etc.
Maintain and implement HRIS (i.e. Workday) and employee file integrity
Run and create standard reporting from HRIS (turnover, benefits, etc.)
Administer different benefit plans in compliance with local regulations and Company procedures and policies
Support and advise on employee relations procedures e.g. grievances and disciplinaries. This could involve arranging meetings and taking notes
Perform operational support to the different office(s) in Germany
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for your role and assigned by your manager/supervisor
Minimum 4 years HR experience within a multinational company
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, preferably with specialisation in Human Resources
Proficiency level in MS Office (specifically Excel)
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent German communication skills (written and verbal)
General knowledge and understanding of benefits/compensation
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all situations
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Positive attitude, resiliency, and the ability to produce high quality and volume at a fast pace
Ability to work effectively and independently across organizational boundaries
Attention to detail, problem-solving competencies
Working knowledge with HRIS e.g. Workday
Problem solving and analytical skills
Maintain flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as needed
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