People Operations / HR Generalist

Location: Berlin, Germany; hybrid attendance at the Berlin office at least three days a week. Limited 18-month contract for maternity cover, anticipated to start in February 2027.

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end technology solutions for the social good sector, supporting more than 20,000 customers, including nonprofit organizations and Fortune 100 companies.

What you will do

• Provide general HR support to Berlin employees and managers, including employee relations, performance concerns, difficult situations, trainings, and employee experience initiatives.
• Manage employee data and lifecycle updates in Workday or Deel, coordinate with the US HR team, and support organizational change and global HR initiatives.
• Support immigration matters, employee travel visas, legal counsel coordination, terminations, separation agreements, statutory filings, grievances, and compliance requirements.
• Verify monthly payroll updates, leave information, reimbursements, payslips, HRIS exports, and payroll releases.
• Manage invoices, office facilities, supplies, equipment, onboarding and offboarding laptops, and team-building events.
• Support recruitment activities, including hiring plans, job descriptions, candidate sourcing, interviews, hiring, and onboarding.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a human resources generalist, including people operations and payroll activities.
• Fluency in German and English is required for local documents and requirements.
• Experience with German people operations functions is required.
• Solid understanding of German Employment Law is required.
• Ability to take initiative, manage tasks independently, and complete work reliably in a fast-moving environment.
• Passion for social impact and building an engaged team.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms; Workday and Deel experience is highly advantageous.
• US people operations or employment law experience is a plus.
• Cannot require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and equitable culture focused on social impact and increasing charitable giving.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being, and professional growth.
• Unlimited flexible time off, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums.
• Eligibility for the hirify.global 401(k) plan with a 3% company match for qualifying regular and part-time employees.