Become part of Global HR Support Team within GEA HR Operations. From our Hubs in Berlin, Bogota & Kuala Lumpur we provide HR support, advice, enablement training & resolve inquiries on a broad range of HR topics raised by Employees & Managers across over 50 countries worldwide. Our colleagues offer generalist HR support in the areas of On-Boarding & Off-Boarding, Learning, Talent & Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Experience, Total Rewards, Employee & Manager Services, HR Systems & Processes.
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We are looking for a Dutch-speaking HR OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to join our team in Berlin to support Employees & Managers in the EMEA Region on a variety of HR queries in the areas of On-Boarding & Off-Boarding, Learning, Talent & Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Experience, Total Rewards, Employee & Manager Services, HR Systems & Processes.
This role is a fixed term contract for about 2 years.
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Be the first point of contact on general HR matters for Employees and Manager across the EMEA Region, primarily France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, UAE.
- Provide advice to Managers and Employees on various HR topics, inquiries, policies, procedures, and requests for information
- Route or initiate HR processes on behalf of Managers if needed to ensure swift resolution ·
- Ensure smooth day-to-day HR Operations for the assigned countries by resolving inquiries via HR Hotline & service requests via ServiceNow ·
- Coordinate employee on-boarding & off-boarding activities, including personal data entry and update, facilitation of new hire / leaver paperwork, registration across various HR portals
- Actively contribute to implementation & embedding of global HR processes in the areas of Performance Management, Talent Development, Employee Engagement & Total Rewards by facilitating process management, conducting demos or enablement trainings and proactively consulting Managers & Employees
- Perform various HR activities related to maintenance of time & attendance records, benefits enrollment, digital filing of employee documents, generation of employment certificates
- Work together with country HR Business Partners, mobility experts & colleagues in HR Operations to coordinate organizational / employment changes & international employee transfers
- Generate reports to monitor key milestones on the employee lifecycle & upon request
- Contribute to HR projects including process design, system testing, documentation, communication & enablement
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field.
- 1 - 2 years of HR experience in HR Administration, HR Business Partnering or Talent Acquisition & Development, preferably in an international matrix environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR laws & employment regulations · Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch, additional European languages such as: Spanish, Italian, French, Danish benefitial
- Ability to maintain confidentiality & handle sensitive information · Strong customer service orientation and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across geographies
- Solution-oriented attitude and problem-solving skills ·
- Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with HRIS software, preferably Workday and ServiceNow
- Fixed term contract for up to 2 years
What We Offer
- 30 vacation days per year
- Permanent full-time employment
- Become part of truly diverse global team
- Professional development opportunities through training, workshops, projects, assignments and team events ·
- Hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the offices of FORA - an innovative, global shared office concept with various coffee types, tea specialties, a snack bar in the lobby and a fitness studio. Dog-friendly office
- Centrally located office with great public transport connections
- JobRad and Urban Sports Club allowance
- Monthly Lieferando food voucher
- Corporate benefits: discounts on fitness memberships, BVG monthly ticket, language courses, events in the co-working space, etc.
What happens once your application is submitted?
You will receive an email when your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify, if the applicantion meets the qualifications and the criteria. Once your application has been successfully verified ,and depending on the role, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face to face. Usually after the second or third interview, we will make a decision.
Did we spark your interest?
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