HR Generalist

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist with strong expertise in the German market to support and scale our HR operations. This role will act as a key partner to the business, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a high-quality employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Germany is the primary focus, while exposure to Poland or other European markets is considered a strong advantage.

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (hire to exit) with a strong focus on German employment regulations
• Act as the main point of contact for employee queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Support and guide employees and managers on HR policies, processes, and best practices

• Ensure full compliance with German labor law, social security, and tax regulations
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on legal and compliance-related matters
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively implement updates to HR practices

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Payroll, and Accounting teams
• Act as an HR partner to business leaders, supporting decision-making and operational needs
• Work cross-functionally within a global and scaling organization

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll inputs and coordination with payroll providers
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries
• Maintain high standards of HR data accuracy and documentation

• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes to ensure scalability and efficiency
• Contribute to the development and implementation of global HR processes and systems
• Support standardization and automation across HR operations

• 5+ years of HR Generalist / HR Operations experience, with strong focus on Germany
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • German labor law
  • Payroll, taxation, and social security
  • Full employee lifecycle management
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Payroll)
• Background in international or scaling companies is a strong advantage
• Exposure to Poland or other European markets is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across different levels of the organization
• Fluent German and English (mandatory)

• Experience with relocation processes to Germany
• Experience building or improving HR processes in international environments