[Hiring] HR Specialist @GoGlobal

Role Description

We are looking for a hands-on HR Specialist / Local Representative to support our operations for the DACH region (focus Germany). This role provides on-the-ground HR support, acting as the key local contact for employees. You will ensure statutory compliance and deliver a seamless employee experience while supporting HR operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland within a global environment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees on HR policies, procedures, programs, and day-to-day HR matters.
• Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, right-to-work check, employment documentation, HR system updates, personnel records, benefits administration, payroll support, leave administration, and offboarding activities.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, employee letters, confirmations, and other HR-related documentation.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and HR best practices, ensuring HR policies, procedures, and processes remain compliant and up to date.
• Coordinate interactions with government authorities and external agencies, including required filings, document submissions, and regulatory correspondence.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with employees, managers, clients, and external partners to resolve HR-related issues and concerns.
• Handle confidential employee information in accordance with data privacy and company requirements.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and HR reporting activities through accurate data collection and documentation.
• Participate in special projects and other ad hoc HR initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and local employment laws.
• Work experience as an HR Specialist, HR Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Awareness and appreciation for cultural differences.
• Skilled at analysing problems, identifying solutions, and making sound decisions.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments with changing priorities.
• Flexibility in managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of HR systems and technology tools (optional).

Company Description

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

• Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/Liquidation.
• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting.
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax.