Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. For more information, please visit www.bruker.com We are looking for an HR Advisor (m/f/d) to join our HR team at our location in Ettlingen. Primary point of contact for employees and managers for all administrative HR-related inquiries throughout the entire employee lifecycleResponsible for complete HR administration from onboarding to offboardingPreparation, maintenance, and administration of employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates, and other HR documentsMaintenance, administration, and updating of personnel files and employee data in SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, and other HR systemsParticipation in external meetings (e.g., audits, external auditors, professional associations) including preparation and follow-upAdministrative collaboration with the Works Council, e.g., regarding hearings, transfers, and individual personnel measuresPoint of contact for external parties regarding all HR?related and employee?related topicsPreparation of HR reports and analyses (e.g., from SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors)Maintenance of HR documentation and administration of content on the HR intranetSupport of the HR team in day?to?day operations and with administrative requestsCoordination and support of onboarding for new employees as well as participation in the HR Welcome DayContribution to the further development, standardization, and optimization of HR processesParticipation in HR projects including responsibility for defined work packagesExecution of special tasks, e.g., support for HR events or HR meetingsAssignment “Payroll Coordinator”Coordination, execution, and assurance of the monthly payroll in compliance with all legal requirements and relevant SOX controlsMaintenance and monitoring of time management to ensure consistent, correct, and payroll?relevant data qualityParticipation in external payroll?related meetings (e.g., external auditors, tax advisors, professional associations) including structured preparation and follow?upManagement of payroll?relevant interfaces (e.g., HR, Controlling, external audit bodies) and ensuring smooth data and process flowsCentral point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding all payroll?related inquiriesContinuous optimization of payroll processes, interfaces, and data flowsSparring partner to the Head of HR on payroll topics with a strong focus on data quality, compliance, and process reliability Completed commercial apprenticeship, degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a comparable qualificationSeveral years (4-6) of experience in operational HR covering the full employee lifecycleSolid experience in HR administration (hire to retire)Very good knowledge of SAP HCM and ideally SAP SuccessFactorsGerman language skills at a minimum of C1 level and English language skills at a minimum of B2 levelStrong knowledge of labor law, social security law, and payroll tax regulationsProven experience in payroll processing and cooperation with external partners (e.g. tax advisors, auditors, social security institutions)Experience with time management / time tracking systems and payroll-relevant dataStrong experience in preparing HR reports and data analysesKnowledge of SOX controls, compliance requirements, and process documentation is a plusAdvanced MS Office skills, especially ExcelExperience in HR process optimization and participation in HR projects