HR Generalist

Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

Tasks
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource activities including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Administers employee changes in HRIS (UKG)
- Reviews, adjusts and approves time tracking requests in local ZEUS system.
- Responsible for the day-to-day Germany HR operations partnering with the HR Business Partner, TA team and VP of HR on all HR related issues in the employee cycle and experience.
- Provide superior customer service in interacting with employees and leaders in facilitation of HR tasks.
- Develops and reviews HR relevant SOPs/FORMs/templates/policies etc. in reliance to German legislation and business needs.
- Prepares and checks payroll and salary transfer in cooperation with Finance.
- Engages in works-council related discussions and drafts works-council agreements.
- Local office point of contact for all employee enquiries, maintaining legally required paper files, filing mail for HR department etc.
- Administers employee recognition and benefit programs
- Implements and handles new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Partners with corporate shared services functions, like Finance and IT, on HR matters
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Supports the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions (in cooperation with talent acquisition) if needed.
- Supports all above-mentioned tasks for other European countries if needed.
- Consistent and predictable attendance in the Kassel office is required.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here

**Requirements**:

- Formal human resources experience required, at least 1 year preferred
- Experience in preparing monthly payroll and working in DATEV
- Problem-solving skills; Ability to identify issues, know when to ask for help, and resolve problems quickly.
- Demonstrated Critical thinking skills and sound judgment required.
- Ability to prioritize, manage and follow-up on multiple concurrent tasks and requests on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in dealing with Works Councils, preparing hearings and helping to negotiate agreements.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the DLS’s HRIS “UKG”
- Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Docs.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and handling confident matters.iality
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across the organization
- Very good Ability to speak and write in German and at least intermediate English skills (both in writing and speaking)