About the Role
We are seeking an empathetic, curious, and hands-on HR Associate to support key HR functions, including performance evaluations, compliance, employee documentation, and daily HR operations. This role focuses on creating a smooth and consistent employee experience for Wolt couriers in Germany, leveraging technology and cross-collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted point of contact for Wolt couriers across Germany, supporting them with general HR topics, performance-related questions, and day-to-day employee inquiries.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contractual changes and documentation, and leave management.
- Ensure compliance by managing and auditing all personnel-related documents.
- Maintain high-quality data integrity within HR systems by identifying errors and following up on missing information.
- Collaborate closely with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate salary payments.
- Continuously contribute to the improvement of HR processes and the overall employee service experience.
- Independently leverage AI tools to drive process improvements, automation, and smarter ways of working.
- Bring empathy, curiosity, ownership, and a hands-on mindset to the role with the understanding that every task matters when it supports our people.
Requirements
- A completed commercial vocational training (kaufmännische Ausbildung), ideally complemented by further HR certification or proven work-experience in the field.
- Basic understanding of data protection (GDPR) and labor law.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and German at a minimum B2 level (C1 preferred).
- A service-oriented approach with a genuine care and passion for creating great employee experiences.
- General proficiency in digital tools and HR systems; experience with AI tools and an interest in automation and process improvement are a big plus, but not a must.
- Initial experience working with HRIS or Workday platforms and maintaining accurate employee records is desirable.
- A structured, detail-oriented work style with a passion for refining HR workflows.
- A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to tackle challenges both independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency in tools such as Zoom, DocuSign, Google Workspace, Monday.com, or similar platforms is an advantage.
- Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to continuously develop your HR and operational expertise.
- The hiring process includes conversations with the talent acquisition partner, hiring managers and a practical assignment with a final cross-functional discussion.
- Submit application and resume in English.
Skills
- AI tools
- Data protection (GDPR)
- Labor law
- HRIS
- Workday
- Zoom
- DocuSign
- Google Workspace
- Monday.com
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Office presence three times a week
- Two optional work from home days
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Associate
Education Level
- Commercial vocational training (kaufmännische Ausbildung)
- HR certification
About the Company
- At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world.
- In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world.
- In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
- Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way.
- So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities.
- That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
