Junior HR Generalist

Skills

About the Role

You'll support 3E's EMEA HR Operations team in Sofia, dedicated to employees across Germany throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll communicate daily in German with employees and managers, prepare German-language employment documentation, coordinate with German payroll and benefits providers, and help ensure compliance with German employment requirements. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal, you'll deliver responsive, high-quality HR support and help create an exceptional employee experience. You'll also grow into a subject matter expert in German HR administration, researching topics, documenting processes, and creating Standard Operating Procedures. You'll be encouraged to use AI-enabled tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to improve efficiency and documentation. As you gain experience, you'll have opportunities to support additional countries and contribute to global HR initiatives.

Requirements

• Native or C2-level German (written and verbal) is required
• Professional English proficiency (minimum B2/C1)
• 0–3 years of experience in HR administration, HR Operations, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build trust in a remote environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Foundational knowledge of German labor law, employment practices, and HR administration
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, or employee service functions is an advantage
• Experience with HRIS, employee case management, or time and attendance systems is a plus
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees in Germany
• Prepare German-language employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, reference letters, and employee communications
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries in German and provide timely, customer-focused support
• Support payroll administration, benefits administration, and time and attendance activities
• Coordinate with German payroll providers, insurance providers, and other external vendors
• Ensure compliance with German employment legislation and HR policies
• Research HR topics, create documentation, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external stakeholders to improve HR processes and operational efficiency
• Support additional HR projects and responsibilities as business needs evolve