Junior HR Generalist (German Speaker)

The Junior HR Generalist supports the HR function at BSBI by combining strong operational HR delivery with a developing business partnering mindset. The role ensures efficient and compliant HR processes while acting as a reliable first point of contact for employees and managers.

The position supports employees and managers across BSBI locations in Berlin Hamburg Madrid Barcelona Athens and Paris ensuring alignment consistency and efficient coordination of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & People Operations

• Take ownership of day-to-day HR administration and people operations (e.g. contract management personnel files (digital) documentation reporting) for Berlin and Hamburg with support across European entities.

• Maintain HRS Personio and ensure accurate data management across the employee lifecycle

• Support time and absence management including coordination with managers and payroll.

• Handle communication with health insurance providers and social security institutions in standard HR matters.

• Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding

• Coordinate and execute onboarding processes including pre-boarding contract preparation and first-day readiness across Berlin and Hamburg as well as in coordination with European locations.

• Ensure smooth administrative processes from entry to exit (e.g. contract changes offboarding documentation).

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records throughout the lifecycle.
  
  

HR Business Partnering Support

• Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers across Berlin Hamburg and selected European locations on operational HR topics.

• Provide guidance on HR policies processes and best practices with a solution-oriented approach.

• Support managers in day-to-day people matters (e.g. absence handling basic performance topics) escalating complex cases where needed.

• Build an understanding of business needs to gradually contribute to more proactive HR support.
  
  
  

HR Projects & Process Improvement

• Support and take ownership of assigned HR projects (e.g. process optimisation digitalisation employee engagement initiatives) including cross-location and international projects.

• Contribute to improving HR processes with a focus on efficiency scalability and user experience.

• Document processes and support communication of changes to stakeholders.
  
  

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare regular HR reports (e.g. headcount absences KPIs) ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

• Support compliance with labour law requirements and internal HR policies coordinating with local experts where required.

• Assist in audits and ensure proper documentation standards are maintained.

• International Support & Immigration

• Support international employees with administrative aspects of visa and relocation processes.

• Provide basic guidance on German employment regulations and coordinate with local HR/payroll/legal partners for other European countries.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree or completed vocational training in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

• First professional experience in HR ideally in an international or fast-paced environment.

• Basic knowledge of German labour law and social security regulations.

• Experience working with HR systems (e.g. Personio) and MS Office particularly Excel.
  
  
  

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and reliability in handling HR operations and sensitive data.

• Structured detail-oriented working style with strong organisational skills.

• Clear and professional communication skills with a business partnering mindset.

• Ability to build trust with employees and managers while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• Intercultural awareness and confidence in supporting an international workforce.

• Solution-oriented approach with the ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment.

• Motivation to learn grow and develop towards a broader HR Business Partner role.

• Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken)

• Additional European language skills are considered an advantage

• An international environment with a multicultural audience and a meaningful social impact
• Support in achieving your professional goals and development
• Opportunities for career growth alongside BSBI including leadership roles
• Extensive training to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel
• Work in a young dynamic and positive culture that fosters collaboration
• Be at the forefront of an exciting educational opportunity leading the way forward and growing with BSBI