HR Specialist

HR Specialist Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Full Time Location: EMEA-Germany-exocad Description As an HR Specialist , you are a trusted partner for employees and leaders across the entire employee lifecycle. You actively shape our people strategy, ensure professional HR operations, and support the continued growth of exocad in an international environment. Key Responsibilities Manage all HR processes from onboarding to offboarding Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters Ensure legally compliant contract management, personnel administration, and documentation Support payroll activities in close collaboration with external payroll partners Coordinate and manage the entire recruiting process Work closely with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles Actively support employer branding initiatives and continuously improve the candidate experience Collaborate with external recruiters and staffing agencies when required Support performance management and feedback processes Advise leaders on employee development, engagement, and retention Support learning and development initiatives Actively contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance company culture Ensure compliance with German labor law and internal HR policies Maintain and further develop HR processes and guidelines Support collaboration with the works council, where applicable Prepare HR reports and analyses for management Participate in international HR initiatives and cross‑functional projects Support the digitalization and optimization of HR processes Contribute to the development of global HR standards while considering local requirements Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a comparable field Several years of professional experience in a generalist HR role Strong knowledge of German labor law Experience in an international and/or fast‑growing company is an advantage Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a structured working style Hands‑on mindset with the ability to balance people and business needs Fluent German and English skills Job Benefits Exciting and varied tasks in a dynamic and growing software company Flat hierarchies and fast decision‑making A positive working environment that values both freedom and responsibility Strong team spirit and a very pleasant atmosphere Modern offices, workstations and the latest technologies Flexible working hours Training and development opportunities Company events Sports activities and work‑life balance initiatives Free drinks, fruit and snacks Canteen with in‑house cook Good transport connections JobTicket / JobRad #J-18808-Ljbffr