Senior Germany/Austria HR Advisor

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What is an Employer of Record (EOR)? An Employer of Record (EOR) is a service provider that allows companies to legally hire and work with employees in foreign countries without establishing their own legal entity in that country. This is made possible through a legal arrangement where the EOR establishes its own legal entity in the country and hires employees on behalf of the client company. This arrangement offers a viable solution for companies that wish to expand their global reputed company without investing in setting up a legal entity in every country where they operate.

About the Role

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Employer of Record service, helping companies hire and manage employees globally. You will guide clients through the employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—while addressing employee relations, claims, and compliance challenges.

Additionally, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine workflows for hiring, onboarding, and transitions, ensuring reputed company delivers a seamless, technology-driven HR solution.

This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor to reputed company’s growth in Germany and Austria!

Key Responsibilities

• Policy and Procedure Development: Draft and implement compliance-driven policies and detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for leave management, performance management, investigations, claims, terminations, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and grievance investigations.
• Employee Relations and Risk Mitigation: Handle reputed company employee relations issues, including leave management, terminations, and other matters posing regulatory risks.
• Workflow and System Setup: Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance teams to configure and test workflows for hiring, onboarding, transitions, terminations, and statutory benefits.
• Client- and Employee-Focused Support: Respond to client and employee inquiries, reputed company programs and resources (e.g., help center articles, HR policies, etc.), and ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient HR services.
• Knowledge Transfer and Training: Train and coach internal HR Advisors on country-specific requirements to ensure continuity and compliance.
• Process Optimization: Design scalable, efficient processes that enhance the professionalization and delivery of HR services.
• POA: Serve as the designated Power of Attorney (POA) for the legal entity/entities they support, with responsibilities including signing employee documentation and ensuring compliance with local employment regulations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Germany and at least 2-3 years of experience in Austria HR advisory or consulting services, or an internal HR role in a fast-paced organization.
• Deep knowledge of local labor laws, employment regulations, and cultural nuances in Germany and Austria.
• Expertise in managing employee claims reputed company to unemployment benefits, disability/leave benefits, workers’ compensation, and grievances.
• Demonstrated proficiency as a super-user of HRIS platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Professional working proficiency in German and English.
• Experience with benefits and pension administration is a plus.
• Experience providing HR support or managing HR processes across multiple countries is highly desirable.

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