P&C Operations Coordinator

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive People & Culture Operations Coordinator to support our teams across Germany and this role you will play a key part in delivering seamless People & Culture operations providing administrative support across payroll benefits and data management while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across both markets.

The ideal candidate brings solid experience in P&C (HR) operations or a generalist role along with a strong understanding of German labour law. Familiarity with broader European frameworks is highly valued and exposure to HR practices in additional markets is a plus. You thrive in a fast-paced environment bring exceptional attention to detail and have a strong passion for process improvement and operational excellence.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Support the full administrative employee lifecycle (new starters contractual changes promotions leave requests offboarding).
• Prepare issue and track employment contracts contract amendments documentation updates and reference letters.
• Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding activities including system set-up and documentation collection.
• Manage offboarding processes such as exit documentation systems administration and final correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee files ensuring audit readiness across all markets.
• Update HRIS and People & Culture systems with precision ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Annual leave administration and reconciliation
• Action health & safety reporting and sickness monitoring in alignment with local requirements.

People Operations Payroll & Compliance

• Provide hands-on People & Culture operations and administrative support for the assigned countries.
• Prepare validate and submit payroll inputs ensuring accuracy and timely delivery across all relevant countries.
• Administer benefits programmes (pension healthcare insurances country-specific benefits) and ensure up-to-date documentation.
• Monitor compliance with German labour laws and contribute to other european regulations and administration.  Knowledge of HR processes and legislation of other countries in Europe is a plus.
• Support audit requirements compliance reporting and the creation of necessary documentation.
• Ensure People & Culture systems files and processes meet legal regulatory and corporate standards for all relevant markets.

Projects Process Improvements & Systems

• Contribute to People & Culture projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency compliance and employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to streamline standardise or automate People & Culture processes across multiple countries.
• Support the implementation of new P&C tools systems and process upgrades including testing training and documentation.
• Prepare reports and data insights to support decision-making and process optimisation.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to support broader organisational initiatives.

Engagement Culture & Well-being

• Contribute to employee engagement/wellbeing initiatives recognition programmes and internal communication activities.
• Assist in organising culture-building philanthropic and community activities across the region.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in HR Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.
• 2 years of experience in People & Culture HR Operations or HR administrative roles within an international environment.
• Knowledge of German labour laws & cooperation with works council
• Experience with HR Operations or employment legislation is a plus
• High level of professionalism integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Exceptional attention to detail particularly in documentation data accuracy and payroll preparation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with HRIS tools and MS Office experience of Workday is highly desirable
• Fluent in German and English (any other EU languages is a plus)

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to Join Mattels Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company our employees and our culture. Also interested in signing up for job alerts Do so here!  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time