Human Resources Generalist

Job Purpose

Managing the school’s immediate, short-term, and long-term human resources operations to ensure that the work environment is properly implemented and delivers an exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Developing and codifying employee policies and procedures and updating the Employee Handbook annually
2. Developing annual HR Department goals, objectives, and systems
3. Providing effective support and advice to employees on HR issues
4. Overseeing the management of all aspects of the employee disciplinary and grievance process
5. Maintaining proper HR documentation (including offer letters, disciplinary documentation, policy acknowledgments, employee termination)
6. Maintaining appropriate up-to-date personnel files, records, and data in compliance with applicable legal requirements
7. Identifying, organizing, and managing the staff recruitment process from annual intention survey, to advertisement of vacancies, hiring, and onboarding
8. Supporting new employees through the immigration/work permit/residence permit process
9. Handling the employee contract management in cooperation with the Business Manager
10. Participating as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Health and Safety Committee
11. Tracking and monitoring employee attendance and time off
12. Contributing to conducting new employee orientation and other on-boarding and out-boarding activities as well as exit interviews
13. Reviewing existing job descriptions and developing new job descriptions for positions not yet described
14. Assisting in developing and delivering training and professional development plans
15. Coordinating with the Director and Business Manager on Works Council-related matters
16. Maintaining required HR internal displays in compliance with federal and state regulations
17. Ensuring all required HR reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner
18. Recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed
19. Coordinating the completion of the twice-annual (Dec/May) HR Roundtable performance review
20. Overseeing timely payroll administration including overtime requests
21. Coordinating with the Business Manager to regularly review and propose employee benefits
22. Serving as a Whistleblower Act Reporting Officer
23. Performing any other duties and tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the School Director, Business Manager, and/or SABIS

Ideal Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field
Native speaker or native speaker fluency in English and German
Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in the field
Comprehensive knowledge of general human resources practices and procedures
Strong understanding of German legislation in the field of human resources
Prior experience in handling employment relations, recruitment, performance reviews, HR business processes, and/or training activities
Knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the human resources function
Familiarity with the immigration/work permit/residence permit application process
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency of Excel

Employment Requirements

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.