Jobbeschreibung

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 Generalist (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:

• HR administration throughout the whole employee lifecycle
• Depending on your preferences and experience, your tasks will include the independent performance of recruitment activities (from advertisement to hiring), and the preparation of the monthly payroll to varying degrees
• Consultation and support of colleagues and supervisors in HR matters
• Ensuring supportive and high-quality HR services to staff
• Working in a team on projects to improve HR processes and employee satisfaction
• In addition, we are open to assigning tasks according to individual skills and preferences as far as possible

• The ideal candidate should have a proactive work approach
• Ability and readiness to take on responsibility
• Completed relevant professional education
• Practical experience (acquired preferably in Germany) in one of the following areas:
  • Payroll administration
  • Recruitment
  • Personnel administration
  • Taking care of apprentices, interns and working students
  • Implementation of IT tools
• 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-241

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

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