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 two

Recruiters (f/m/d)

The responsibilities of this position can also be performed in part-time with a minimum of 30 hrs/week and involve the independent and proactive completion of HR activities, in particular:

• performance of all recruitment activities (from staff request, advertisement, selection of candidates, interviews, hiring to onboarding), including coordination of interviews and travel arrangements for applicants
• support in daily HR administration throughout the whole employee lifecycle, such as administration of employments, maintaining the e-files, support with the monthly payroll etc.
• consultation and support of colleagues and supervisors in HR matters
• in addition, we are open to assign tasks according to individual skills and preferences as far as possible

• completed relevant professional education
• experience in recruitment and basic experience in German labour law
• ideally first experience in HR administration
• proficiency in English (English is the company language) and at least B2 level in German
• proactive mode of operation
• ability and readiness to resume responsibility
• team player with developed communication skills

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural 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 wellbeing

Our company language is English.

Reference number: A-249

Duration: Both positions are limited to two years.

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