HR Generalist I HR Operations Specialist (m/f/d)

Your mission:
For our subsidiary in Arlington, Texas we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Human Resources Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people-focused initiatives.
The position is initially designed as a 50% role (20 hours per week) and is to be performed on-site. An extension of the hours is possible if the workload increases.
• Act as the on-site HR partner for operational matters, executing established processes and supporting day-to-day employee relations in close alignment with the headquarters in Germany
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screenings, interviews and onboarding
• Administer payroll for permanent staff and part-time employees using the Paycom platform, and support employee benefits programs, including the annual enrollment process, following established policies and approval workflows
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures in alignment with  the headquarters, ensuring compliance with applicable legal regulations and internal guidelines
• Maintain detailed and accurate records, including reports, disposition notes, candidate records, and employee documentation, to support transparent reporting to headquarters
• Provide occasional support with basic office management tasks as needed

Your profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in human resources, preferably in a tech or IT environment
• Solid working knowledge of employment laws, payroll processes, and HR best practices
• Experience serving as the local HR point of contact, working closely with an HR team and a Germany-based leader
• Proficiency in HR software and tools (e.g., Personio)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Trusted to manage confidential information with the highest level of professionalism
• Comfortable working in a reporting-line structure with international stakeholders
• Enjoys taking initiative within defined frameworks while being a strong team player