Position Summary
We're looking for an HR Specialist to join our HR team in Berlin. The role combines hands-on HR generalist work with ownership of HR projects, recruitment, and continuous improvement of how we work as a function.
You will work closely with the Director, Human Resources, and the HR Manager to keep our HR operations running smoothly while moving important people initiatives forward. This role is for someone who enjoys both the structure of operational HR and the variety of project work — and who is happy to step in across topics when needed.
Scope
1. Location: Berlin (onsite, with home office flexibility)
2. Contract type: Fixed-term until 31 December 2027
3. Language requirements: Fluent in English and German
4. Level: Specialist / Mid-Level (3–5+ years of experience)
5. Please note: we are unable to provide relocation or visa support for this position.
Key Responsibilities
6. HR Projects & Continuous Improvement Own selected HR projects from briefing to delivery, ensuring tasks, owners, and timelines are clearly tracked Translate HR priorities into clear actions, milestones, and follow-up together with the Director, Human Resources Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, and ways of working
7. Recruitment Run recruitment processes for our open roles, from job briefing to offer stage Partner with hiring managers on role requirements, interview structure, and selection Create a thoughtful and professional candidate experience throughout
8. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Manage core employee lifecycle processes — onboarding, employee changes, documentation, offboarding Maintain accurate HR documentation and ensure data quality in our HR systems Act as a reliable point of contact for employees and managers on day-to-day HR topics Work closely with the HR Manager and step in across operational HR topics when required
9. Performance Management Run the annual performance management cycle — communication, tracking, documentation, follow-up Help managers and employees navigate timelines, expectations, and required steps
10. Reporting & Stakeholder Work
Prepare HR reports, overviews, presentations, and tracking documents Support audits, internal reviews, and HR compliance documentation Collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal, external providers, and Marriott contacts as needed
What you bring
11. 3–5+ years of hands-on HR experience, ideally in a generalist or HR operations role
12. Experience running or coordinating HR projects end-to-end
13. Solid understanding of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and the broader employee lifecycle
14. Confident working with managers and internal stakeholders across functions
15. Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
16. Experience in an international or hospitality environment is a plus
How you work
17. Structured, organized, and reliable — comfortable managing several topics in parallel without losing clarity
18. Hands-on and pragmatic, with a strong sense of ownership
19. Service-minded communicator who can translate complexity into clear next steps
20. Calm under pressure, collaborative, and proactive
21. Happy to work independently while staying closely aligned with the team
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.