This role provides operational HR expertise to the assigned Business Units.  Performs various human resources duties in areas such as new hire orientation, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, talent acquisition and other special projects. Serves as contact for employees and managers and answers questions regarding HR & Recruitment, company policies and procedures.

• Creates job requisition, posts jobs on relevant job websites, interview scheduling for job openings, as well as managing the reference, and background checks.
• Screen’s role applicants and partners with business leaders
• Participate in day-to-day administration, communication, and implementation of HR policies and programs.
• Reports, tracks, and processes HR data, including promotions, transfers, new hires, safety-related data, employee referrals, employee recognition; employee separations and update HR Information System (UKG).
• Partners with the HR Business Partner team on employee relations for assigned Business Units, including conducting investigations as needed & when appropriate.
• Leads and assists with departmental projects including, annual and ongoing benefit enrollments, performance management, promotions, and other HR initiatives. 
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation and onboarding.
• May participate in the administration of training programs for assigned Business Units.
• Manages Org. Charts for assigned Business Units and also general and employee reports and/ or metrics, on an ongoing basis.
• Acts as advisor for assigned client groups, recommending new approaches, practices and procedures for continual process improvement.
• Assists with immigration and visa process support.
• Assist with the completion & coordination of safety paperwork and worker’s comp claims.
• Maintains employee files and records, and assures completeness of files.
• Participates in compliance initiatives including internal and external audits.
• Maintains & organizes Business Units master job descriptions.
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.
• Involved in the Activity Committee's planning of employee activities and events.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Operational Human Resources required
• Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resources preferred.
• Experience working with UKG, SAP, or other HRIS systems required.
• Experience working with iCIMS or another applicant tracking system preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong Knowledge of German labour law pertaining to personnel administration and various compensation and benefit plans and practices.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.
• Ability to handle details with speed and accuracy.
• Strong computer skills & experience in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Proficient in oral & written communication skills.
• Fluency in German & English is required. French language skills are a plus.
• Travel may be required, on an ad-hoc basis/ not a regular monthly requirement.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.