Job Description

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X‑ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

Our Human Resources team of ten colleagues, with diverse professional backgrounds, supports nearly 500 employees. We truly enjoy interacting with people and building positive relationships, including a close collaboration with the Works Council. Our standard way of working is based on exchanging ideas and consulting to find the best solution. We enjoy the close interaction with each other and our very diverse and international environment.

As an addition for our Human Resources group we are looking for an

HR Assistant (f/m/d)

The responsibilities of this position can also be performed in part-time with a minimum of 30 hrs/week and include in particular:

• Supporting in daily HR administration throughout the whole employee lifecycle, maintaining the e-files, retrieving eAUs, support with the monthly payroll, etc.
• Managing correspondence and preparing HR documents, such as certificates, proposals, hearings, employment contracts and reference letters
• Administering employee benefits enrollment and answering related queries
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations, reports and statistics
• Supporting in the preparation and execution of HR meetings, events and trainings
• Working in a team on projects to improve HR processes and employee satisfaction
• In addition, we are open to assign tasks according to individual skills and preferences as far as possible

• Completed relevant professional education
• First relevant practical experience in an assistant or HR position
• The ideal candidate should have a proactive work approach
• Team player with good communication skills
• German and English proficiency, English is the company language

Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• family-friendly working environment (e.g., additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30 days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• extensive relocation benefits
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• Easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your well-being

Our company language is English.

Reference number: A-242

Duration: This appointment is initially limited to 3 years. A further limited extension is possible, subject to a later decision.

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