About the Role
Nova Post is expanding across Europe and seeks an experienced HR Operations Specialist to be the key HR expert for its German operations. This role involves providing legally compliant, systematic, and business-oriented HR support in Germany, balancing labor legislation with the needs of a fast-growing company.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle administration, including employment contracts, amendments, internships, and other HR documentation.
- Ensure compliance of HR processes with German labor law and internal company policies.
- Maintain and update employee records in corporate systems (Microsoft Dynamics / Axapta).
- Prepare and validate payroll-related data in cooperation with external payroll providers.
- Communicate with German authorities and support occupational health and safety compliance.
- Monitor changes in labor legislation and provide recommendations to the business.
- Coordinate onboarding activities, including workplace setup, equipment allocation, and required documentation.
- Support and monitor probation periods and employee adaptation processes.
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and follow up on onboarding plans.
- Coordinate training activities and business travel arrangements.
- Ensure a positive employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
- Advise managers and employees on labor law, HR policies, and working time regulations (Arbeitszeitgesetz).
- Prepare HR reports, analytics, and recommendations for management.
- Support the implementation of Nova Post HR standards and initiatives in Germany.
- Identify practical and legally compliant solutions for complex HR cases and business challenges.
Requirements
- 2+ years of HR experience in Germany.
- Strong practical knowledge of German labor law.
- Experience working with payroll providers and payroll-related processes.
- Experience in HR administration and employee documentation management.
- German language proficiency at B1 level or higher.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of HR processes.
- Excellent communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
- German labor law
- HR administration
- Employee documentation management
- Payroll processes
- Microsoft Dynamics / Axapta
- Occupational health and safety compliance
- HR reporting
- HR analytics
- Communication skills
Location
- Germany
- Berlin
Work Type
- Official employment
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- €50,000 gross per year
Benefits
- Full package of social benefits
- Modern office in the center of Berlin
About the Company
- Nova Post continues to scale across Europe.
- Actively expanding across the European market.
