(Senior) HR Generalist.
Job Summary
(Senior) HR Generalist
Location: Germany
Department: Local subsidiary
Reports to: CEO of local subsidiary ICEYE Germany
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace model: Office
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO where required)
Why this role matters:
As a (Senior) HR Generalist youll act as the first line of support for all local people matters ensuring a seamless and compliant employee experience across the full lifecycle. You will bridge global HR frameworks with local execution in Germany enabling ICEYErs to thrive and directly contributing to operational excellence and mission success.
Who We Are
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYEs world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology as well as access to data from the worlds largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy day or night and in any weather supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense intelligence security and maritime domain awareness ICEYEs near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence insurance maritime monitoring including oil-spill detection and finance contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe North America the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees in Germany managing HR queries and lifecycle events in line with global standards
- Own local onboarding relocation and offboarding processes ensuring compliance with German labor law and a high-quality employee experience
- Manage local HR vendors and payroll processes ensuring accuracy compliance and strong data integrity in HR systems
- Handle employee relations cases and advise the local CEO escalating complex topics to Global HR when needed
Requirements
What were looking for
Must haves:
- Strong working knowledge of German labor law and local HR practices with experience creating compliant policies and documentation
- Hands-on experience across the employee lifecycle including contracts onboarding offboarding and vendor management
- Proven ability to handle employee relations cases with sound judgment and discretion
- Fluency in English and German with strong communication skills across local and global stakeholders
Nice to haves:
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
- Familiarity with HRIS and ticketing systems such as HiBob
- Experience supporting fast-scaling or high-growth environments
Application Process
- Screening with Talent Acquisition
- Interview with Global Head of HR Operations to assess HR skills
- Hiring Manager interview with local CEO
- Optional interview with two peers
Working at ICEYE
At ICEYE youll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth wellbeing and success are a priority with continuous professional development training opportunities and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
How We Work (Our Values)
Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit optimism and ownership when things get hard and we keep moving until we find a way.
- Be curious: Go deep ask questions listen carefully and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.
- See the big picture: Stay close to whats happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
- Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety invite different perspectives and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
- Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
- Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress take pride in results and share the wins.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.
Base salary range for this position depends on experience and will be negotiated individually.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included respected and able to speak up. Whatever your background we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.
Were committed to fair inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process tell us and we will do our best to help.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at .
Key Skills
About Company
ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, d ... View more