Human Resources Generalist

We are seeking a highly skilled HR Generalist to join our team at Sensient Technologies in Geesthacht, Germany.

This office-based role will provide operational HR support in all areas of the employee life cycle, including payroll, compensation, and benefits. You will also play an active role in finding the right hires and collaborate with management on staffing issues, merit/promotions, and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, follow up, and execute Sensient's HR plan
• Provide support, oversight, and approval of payroll, as well as promote internal and external compensation and benefits
• Collaborate with management on staffing issues, merit/promotions, and employee relations
• Identify and screen candidates, work with Hiring Managers, ensure great candidate experience, and be accountable for filling open roles with the right candidates
• Manage and report on new hires (including onboarding), performance development plans, and termination procedures (off-boarding)

Requirements

• Solid generalist HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment and showing growth within the role
• Full life cycle recruiting experience
• Strong communication skills in English and German
• We need you to be a team player, adaptive, and with a proactive attitude to work at an international level. You are able to influence and build successful working relationships at all levels
• You are available to work from our Geesthacht site on a daily basis, with some occasional travel

What You Will Get

• Once you are settled in the role, we offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills by assuming HR responsibility for additional European countries and having larger exposure to our BUs
• Extensive internal training and onboarding
• An indefinite contract in a secure work environment