HR Generalist (Maternity cover) - m/f/d

OVERVIEW:

Fairtrade is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label, working to make trade fairer for people and planet.

For more than three decades, Fairtrade has been making an impact on the way trade works. We believe that every farmer and worker should have access to a better way of doing business, and a better way of living.

Fairtrade International is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than two million small-scale farmers and workers worldwide. It owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark that appears on more than 37,000 products. Beyond certification, Fairtrade International and its member organisations (three producer networks and 19 national Fairtrade organisations) partner with producers and businesses, engage consumers, and advocate for a fair and sustainable future.

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Objective/ purpose:

The HR Generalist runs the day-to-day HR tasks, especially in the area of recruitment and Learning & Development (L&D) and provides HR services to FI employees and Line Managers. Liaising closely with all HR colleagues, the HR Generalist ensures that HR processes are properly followed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:
Independent and responsible conduction of the following tasks:

• Coordinate L&D activities, including administration of FI’s e-learning platform, updating course content and driving platform improvements; schedule and track trainings, and manage external training providers.
• Assist with the implementation of skills management in the HR system.
• Support recruitment processes (e.g. preparing job ads, screening applicants, coordinating interviews and ensuring effective and timely communication on recruitment topics).
• Support the execution of Onboarding and Offboarding processes of employees. Cooperate with other units, functions, and public authorities with regards to the onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Carry out administrative and organizational activities (e.g. working time & absence recording)
• Provide and coordinate regular and accurate HR Statistics & KPIs
• Support and substitute HR team members and undertake other tasks that are consistent with the level and responsibilities of this post.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• University qualification or commercial apprenticeship with further qualification in relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration or comparable education.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment and L&D
• In-depth understanding of HR functions and processes.
• Good knowledge of German labour law and social security law, tariff regulation and works constitution law.
• Very good coordination and organizational skills.
• Very good communication skills and facility in cross-cultural communication.
• Fluent English and German oral and written.
• Diplomatic and sensitive approach.
• Solution-oriented team player.
• Good command of MS Office Suite and digital competence.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reliable, diligent and service driven working attitude.
• Motivation for Fairtrade.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• This is a full-time position within Fairtrade International
• Location is at Fairtrade International offices in Bonn, Germany with the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements
• The office language is English.
• Salary as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries for North Rhine Westphalia Group V and over tariff payments (starting at 3,814.00 Euros gross per month)
• Holiday Bonus and 13th salary
• 30 days of holidays per year (for fulltime employees)
• Subsidised public transportation ticket
• Subsidised meal services
• Childcare cost subsidy

Please note that Fairtrade International is strict in compliance with the required qualification criteria mentioned above, and only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.