HR Generalist - Contractor for 18 months

Ververica is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to support our HR and office operations in Germany. This role is central to delivering a smooth employee experience, maintaining HR compliance, and keeping our day-to-day operations running efficiently. You will work closely with the Regional HR Manager and cross-functional teams across our European offices.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end, including preparation of employment documents, work equipment coordination, and company asset collection/return.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in line with German labor law (e.g., ArbZG, BDSG) and internal company policies.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee queries on HR policies, benefits, and processes.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Own the daily operation of the company's HRIS (HiBob), ensuring employee data is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Support HR reporting and data audits to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Assist with workflow configuration and process improvements within HR platforms.

Recruitment Support

• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers across multiple time zones.
• Manage candidate communication and support a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support approval workflows and documentation related to hiring decisions.

Office & Administration

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including letters, parcels, and courier coordination.
• Support day-to-day office operations to maintain a productive, organized, and welcoming work environment.
• Assist with travel coordination, vendor communication, and general administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:
• 1–3 years of experience in an HR, office management, or administrative role; experience in a tech or international environment is a plus.
• Solid understanding of German labor law fundamentals and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and a reliable approach to handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Hands-on experience with HR and recruitment platforms — familiarity with HiBob, Workable, Workmotion, or similar tools is highly desirable.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.

Benefits:
At Ververica, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of real-time data processing technology. We offer a creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions will shape the future of our brand and its presence in the industry. If you're passionate about streaming data, customer success and want to make a significant impact at a leading tech company, we'd love to hear from you.