HR Generalist (m/f/d)

Our client is the German subsidiary of one of Japan's largest trading and investment groups. The company operates across industries, including chemicals, energy, mechanical engineering, automotive, food, and healthcare. It connects international markets, promotes innovation, and supports business partners through trade, project development, and investments.

We are seeking you as a

HR Generalist (m/f/d) in the Düsseldorf area for direct recruitment

Your Responsibilities
● Participation in personnel planning and active support in recruitment processes
● Serving as a contact person for employees and managers on all personnel-related matters
● Drafting and processing employment contracts
● Maintaining personnel files and managing relevant data in internal systems
● Implementing individual personnel measures
● Supporting and coordinating internal assessment processes
● Conducting employee satisfaction surveys
● Developing and updating internal policies and guidelines
● Coordinating and collaborating with the company's European HR departments
● Supporting the further development and digitalization of HR processes

Experience
● Completed studies in human resources management or a commercial apprenticeship with relevant professional experience in HR
● Solid knowledge of labor, collective bargaining, social security, and tax law
● Very good language skills in German and English – both spoken and written
● Strong communication skills and confident conflict management
● Convincing and professional appearance
● High degree of personal responsibility, commitment, and initiative
● Quick comprehension as well as a structured, solution-oriented, and proactive approach
● Enjoyment of working in an international and diverse environment
● Strong team spirit and high reliability
● Confident use of MS Office applications
● Willingness to travel occasionally for business (up to approximately 10%)

What we offer you

● Special payments
● Capital-forming benefits
● Mobility: Germany ticket for train travel, subsidy also for car or walking
● Flexitime
● Home office: 2 days/week mobile work – after training
● Vacation: 30 days + Carnival Monday
● Job-related language courses
● Accident insurance: 24/7 coverage
● International networking: 2 international meetings per year

A work permit in Germany is mandatory