HR Administrator (w, m, d)

Job description

We’re a business navigating a period of transformation and growth, and we know that lasting progress is only possible when the people foundations underneath it are solid. We’re looking for an HR Administrator to be our regional presence in Germany, someone who takes genuine pride in getting the details right and who enjoys being the trusted, go-to person for People and HR matters. This is a hands-on, varied role covering two connected halves: On the People side, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle for our EU-based population, working closely with, and reporting into, the HR Manager (UK/EU); from onboarding and contracts through to day-to-day queries, payroll inputs, and offboarding. On the office side, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day administration for our Germany offices, keeping things running smoothly for the team based there. You’ll be the face of People and HR ATG in Germany: a proactive, organised self-starter who is comfortable working independently, escalating the right things to the HR Manager, and building trusted relationships with employees at every level. Tasks • HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle (Germany) • Act as the first point of contact for Germany-based employees on day-to-day HR queries, policies and procedures, escalating and supporting complex matters with the HR Manager (UK/EU) • Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle for Germany and EU employees, including onboarding, contract changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding • Prepare and issue employment contracts, contract amendments and other employment documentation in line with local legal requirements • Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and personnel files for the Germany population, ensuring GDPR compliance • Coordinate onboarding and induction for new starters in Germany and EU, including right-to-work checks, equipment set up, and welcome activities • Support recruitment activity for Germany-based roles, including scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates and hiring managers, and maintaining the applicant tracking system • Prepare and submit monthly Germany payroll inputs (e.g. new starters, leavers, changes), working closely with the HR Manager and the Mexico Service Centre • Support benefits administration for German employees, including pension, health insurance and other statutory benefits • Help ensure compliance with German and EU la…