HR Generalist

**Job Summary**

As an HR Generalist, you will implement Avient's human resources services, policies and programs. Working closely with HR Managers, you will support the business units in making decisions that influence the organization's results by recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing the best talents in the industry.

We are looking for a dynamic and versatile personality with a high level of resilience and specialist professional experience on a part time basis, we are open to discuss the actual working rate.

**Essential Functions**

In our team of passionate HR experts, we need you to support us:

- Collaboration and consulting with managers and employees on site in Gaggenau on general requests.
- Onboarding and support of employees.
- Implementation of HR policies and programs for existing and new employees in the business units at the German locations.
- Processing data in our HR information systems, e.g. in payroll administration, and ensuring high quality in the above-mentioned areas.
- Preparation of statistics, reports and presentations to support HR management and the business units in decision-making.
- Other HR-related tasks as required.

**Education and Experience**
- a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent and at least 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources.

**Additional Qualifications**
- Experience in German labor law.
- Good written and spoken German and English and strong communication skills.
- Experience with global HR systems, databases and time recording.
- Good knowlegde of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently, organizational talent, self-confident appearance and high service orientation.

**Competencies**
- Leader of Self - Instills Trust
- Leader of Self - Action Oriented
- Leader of Self - Collaborates
- Leader of Self - Customer Focus
- Leader of Self - Situational Adaptability
- Leader of Self - Being Resilient
- Leader of Self - Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Leader of Self - Communicates Effectively

**Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements**

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

**Who We Are**

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

**Why Avient**

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.