OVERVIEW
Are you fluent in German (C1+) and speak English (B2+/C1) too?
Are you ready for your next step in your HR career? Do you have some HR experience and are you ready to move up from a junior role, but not looking for a manager position just yet? This one's for you!
This is a Full-Time mid-level HR Specialist role with real impact but no team to manage. You will be collaborating with Fastenal management, the Corporate Human Resources department regarding all facets of Human Resource functions reporting into the EU HR manager. A high level of independence and self-motivation will be necessary for this position.
! Important: This is an on-site role and requires full-time presence at our office located at Im Lipperfeld 19, Oberhausen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
* Serving as a point of contact for employee inquiries, managing resolution of HR inquiries and supporting managers with employee relations issues, and providing guidance and recommendations for problem resolution
* Supporting the business by providing advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures in line with current employment law
* Supporting individual country leadership with Works Councils
* Supporting annual performance management, merit and bonus processes and managing and administering registrations required for employees
* Communicating with line managers about the recruiting status and providing complete and transparent analysis
* Communicating job offers and preparing employment contracts and amendments
* Working closely with HR colleagues to establish/maintain talent pool that provides internal source
* Providing training support by developing and organizing internal and external training which is not through FSB
* Supporting employee's relationship management which includes recruiting, on-boarding and exit procedure, labor regulation/policy advice, expatriates work/living permit, local employee's residency
* Maintaining payroll calculation and employees' social fund collection and management
* Collaborating across all functions, championing a dynamic work environment
* Performing other duties as assigned
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
* Fluent German (C1+) and English (B2+) (spoken and written)
* Strong knowledge of HR best practices and German employment law.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across teams.
* Experience handling employee relations matters and implementing HR policies.
* Demonstrate strong organization, planning, prioritizing abilities and attention to detail
* Work independently as well as in a team environment
* Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
* Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working with another European country
* Experience working with Works Council
* Previous project management experience across multiple projects
ABOUT US
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to approximately 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.