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Full-time
Dynamic Work Environment, Design Freedom, Open Corporate Culture, Development Opportunities
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the HR Business Partner with daily operations for European retail, including contract preparation and onboarding. Manage employee data in HR systems and ensure compliance with payroll and employment documentation.
Requirements
Requires initial professional experience in Human Resources and basic knowledge of German employment law. Fluency in both German and English is mandatory, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Full job description
BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the HR Business Partner with day-to-day HR operations for our retail business across Europe.
Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, references, and other HR documentation.
Coordinate onboarding administration and communicate with new employees throughout the onboarding process.
Collect and prepare payroll-relevant information to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
Maintain employee data in HR systems (HROne) and manage digital personnel files.
Process employee lifecycle changes accurately and in a timely manner.
Serve as a first point of contact for employees regarding onboarding and employment contract-related questions.
Ensure all HR processes are handled with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
YOUR PROFILE
First professional experience in Human Resources.
Basic knowledge of German employment law; knowledge of other European employment legislation is an advantage.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
Strong communication skills with a professional and service-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus.
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
WE OFFER:
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application! Please hand in your application in English.
We empower all people to walk the way nature intended.
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Linz am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate
LinkedIn followers
89,464
BIRKENSTOCK is the inventor of the footbed and is committed to a clear purpose: foot health. The company's shoemaking tradition can be traced back to 1774. Deeply rooted in orthopedics, the brand stands for superior functionality, the commitment to craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and the promise of an ultimate product experience. The brand transfers this concept of well-being to shoes, sleep systems and natural cosmetics to help make the lives of our customers richer and better.
With 6,200+ employees worldwide, this traditional, sixth-generation family-run business is also one of the German footwear industry’s biggest employers. Manufactured in Germany, BIRKENSTOCK products are sold in more than 100 countries globally.
Offices: Burg Ockenfels, Linz am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate 53545, DE · Halle 12, Im Zollhafen 13, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen 50678, DE · Gewerbering 8, Görlitz, Sachsen 02828, DE · Am Heideküppel 2, Steinau an der Straße, Hessen 36396, DE · Waldemar Thranes gate 98, Oslo, 0175, NO
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