HR Generalist

Overview

As an HR Generalist based in Germany, you will support managers, employees, and HR colleagues across a wide range of HR activities, including employment administration, compensation, employee relations support, talent management, benefits, and shared service processes for EMEA. You will perform these responsibilities independently or in close collaboration with the local HR Manager.

This position combines core HR generalist tasks with a strong focus on administrative accuracy, employee lifecycle coordination, data management, and delivering reliable operational support across the HR function.

The role reports to the HR Manager based in Eschborn, Germany, and is initially being offered as a fixed-term contract.

The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Please provide your CV in English.

Responsibilities

· Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and delivering HR introductions to new hires.

· Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, reference letters, and other HR related or statutory documents.

· Support recruitment activities, including managing candidate communication, and coordinating the offer process.

· Support the local HR Manager in preparing work council meetings by gathering required information, drafting documentation, and assisting throughout consultation processes.

· Provide guidance and day-to-day support to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.

· Support M&A activities by preparing HR documents and collecting required employee data.

· Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

· Manage HR inboxes, respond to employee inquiries, and provide timely and service-oriented support.

· Support leave management (e.g., vacation, sickness, parental leave) and maintain accurate records.

· Act as a partner to the HR Manager in the execution of HR initiatives, supporting decision-making with reliable data and preparation of documentation.

· Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and processes.

Qualifications

Education:

· You hold a degree in Human Resources or Business Administration or equivalent by experience;

Experience:

· +3 years of experience in a similar role

· Good understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle

· Experience in preparing HR documents (contracts, amendments, references, etc.)

· Good working knowledge of local labor law and HR compliance requirements

· Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft products and HR databases

Competencies:

· Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organisation

· Service‑oriented mindset combined with a positive, approachable attitude

· Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of responsibilities, and deliver results independently

· Proactive in identifying issues, taking initiative, and following tasks through to completion

· High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality

· Well organised, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Language:

· You must be fluent in German and English. Knowledge of Italian is beneficial.

Company Description

(NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.