HR Operations Specialist

The HR Operations Specialist will focus on delivering all duties related to teammate lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding, employee relations and projects.  This position supports the HR Payroll Operations Manager Europe and HRBP and works with the wider European HR Team to ensure compliance, data quality, support to the business and project work.

• Manage teammates On- and Offboarding according to the Company’s HR SOPs
• Manage and maintain employee data within the HRIS system (new hires, promotions, job changes/transfers, rehires and terminations).
• Manage and maintain Time & Attendance system.
• Responsible for the update of the HR Europe SharePoint (Policies and regulations for the assigned Countries).
• Preparation of payroll accounting for Germany and other assigned countries and work closely with the payroll provider.
• Assist with M&A activity that involves teammate integrations within HR system, including large employee imports of data, new hire paperwork, system logins, PTO set-ups, etc.
• Monthly HR reporting (headcount/leaver/joiners/changes etc.) as required and maintenance of the assigned countries org charts.
• HR reporting within Paylocity. Partner with HR functional leaders on reporting needs as required.
• Deliver training to teammates on functionality for the HRIS system, Time & Attendance system as required.
• First point of contact on employee relation matters.
• Provide HR administration, including certificates, references, and other documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations, including our data privacy and protection guidelines.
• Regularly participate and contribute to process improvements.
• Involve in ad-hoc projects and support to the HRBP and the wider European HR Team.

• A minimum of (3) three years of related HR experience
• Experience in Payroll administration required
• Prior experience in HRIS and HR Operations required
• Knowledge of German labor and social security law required
• Networked thinking and problem solving techniques
• Conceptual skills & high quality awareness
• Accurate, speedy and independent way of working
• High affinity to numbers, HR systems and administrative duties
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) required
• Fluent oral and written German and English is a must
• Additional (major) European languages would be an asset

EDUCATION & TRAINING 

• Completed commercial education or Bachelor/Master degree

Other Skills We Hope to See:

• Organizational skills to manage high volume of new hires and other HR changes needed to be made within the system. 
• Detailed oriented and ability to perform data analysis for purposes of root cause analysis, trend analysis, issue resolution or the like
• Ability to deliver material in a clear and digestible way
• Ability to balance being a proven teammate 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements 

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.  

About AIT Worldwide Logistics:

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps its customers grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure raw materials, components, and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the America’s-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground, and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 100 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, India, and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.  Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.  

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.  If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.