About this role
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Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about supporting people and shaping the future of work through impactful HR practices?
We are looking for a dedicated and service-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will contribute to the operational excellence of HR processes and act as a trusted partner to employees and managers across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Operations & Administration: Support the Head of HR and two HR Generalists in all operational and administrative HR tasks, including recruitment, contract preparation, reference letters, and employee data management using Workday and SAP HR.
- Payroll Support: Collaborate with our Payroll Partner to ensure smooth and timely execution of monthly payroll processes.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare HR-related statistics and reports, and assist with various administrative tasks within the department.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the standardization and optimization of HR processes, workflows, and interfaces.
- Employee & Manager Support: Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing competent and service-oriented guidance on HR-related matters.
Qualifications:
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- Education: Completed commercial apprenticeship, ideally with further qualification as a Certified HR Specialist.
- Experience: At least two years of professional experience in a similar HR role.
- Service Orientation: Strong commitment to employee and organizational needs, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with labor and tariff law is a plus.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP HR and Workday is an advantage.
- Languages: Fluent in German with solid English skills used confidently in daily work.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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About Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.
Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.
In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.
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What you'll do
- The HR Generalist will support the Head of HR and other HR Generalists in operational and administrative HR tasks, including recruitment and payroll processes. They will also serve as a point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR-related matters.
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