HR & Payroll Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

About RWS HR

Our business is nothing without our people. Our global Human Resources team supports over 8,000 people, across 100 legal entities in 43 different countries.

We have a vibrant and nurturing culture where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. We also love ideas and exploring new ways of doing things, united by our love of language.

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands-on HR Generalist in Germany, with experience of day-to-day HR activities, who enjoys working in an international setting and wants to develop further in this area.

You will actively work with the German HR teams to deliver people services for German colleagues working. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of HR administration within our HR team, under the HR Country Lead management.

About the contract :

Fixed term contract : May to August

Part time work : 20h per week

Our preferred option Stuttgart, but remote working also is an option.

Responsibilities

• Email Management : Be responsible to handle and answer queries received in the shared HR HR Service and Payroll mailbox.
• Payroll Support : Assist in gathering necessary information for payroll processing.
• Benefits Administration : Handle benefits administration (such as private medical coverage and vouchers) using online portals.
• Internal Systems Liaison : Act as a point of contact for other internal systems as needed.
• New Starter and Leaver Process : Assist with onboarding new employees and managing the departure process for leavers.
• Employee Change Letters : Manage employee change letters, including salary adjustments, role changes, manager updates, and references.
• Ad Hoc Projects : Contribute to special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written German and English
• 5 years of experience in HR generalist tasks, especially in HR administration and payroll
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good time management with ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail to handle tasks with accuracy

Life at RWS

At RWS, we’re here for one purpose : unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible.

Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers.

Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS.

Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us : to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right Partner, Pioneer, Progress and we ll Deliver together as One RWS .

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RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics

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