Team Lead HR Admin with German

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Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR administration team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence;
• Monitor team performance and ensure timely delivery of HR services;
• Allocate tasks effectively and support team members in resolving complex issues;
• Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee-related documents;
• Implement quality control measures for issued authorizations, certificates, letters, and confirmations;
• Supervise the preparation and distribution of employment contracts and related documents;
• Collaborate with local HR teams to address specific contract requirements;
• Ensure proper maintenance of personnel files, including digitization and clustering of documents;
• Monitor compliance with company policies and legal regulations related to document retention;
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes at a strategic level;
• Coordinate the provision of necessary documents and KPI data for HR audits;
• Ensure team compliance with proxy settings and access rights;
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of bonus and salary increase letters;
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate processing of salary adjustments and bonuses;
• Maintain team accountability for compensation-related documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field;
• Minimum of 5 years in HR administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leader role, preferably in a shared services environment;
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably Workday; experience with SAP HR is advantageous);
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams);
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Sign for digital signature processes;
• Excellent English and German language skills, at least C1 level or higher;
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a multicultural environment, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural differences;
• Strong ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving HR objectives;
• Exceptional accuracy in handling employee records and documentation;
• Superior ability to manage multiple priorities effectively;
• Advanced skills in maintaining and organizing digital and physical records;
• Proven track record of improving HR processes and procedures;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders professionally;
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, fostering strong relationships with local HR teams and other departments;
• Exemplary discretion in handling sensitive information;
• Passion for delivering high-quality service to internal clients and stakeholders.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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