3E is a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We offer award-winning regulatory intelligence and AI solutions to help organizations protect people and products. With over 35 years of experience and a global presence, we empower our customers with innovative compliance solutions.
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About the Role
3E is seeking a part-time HR Generalist with the ability to work remotely within Germany. In this position, you will use your HR expertise to support employees across Germany as part of our collaborative, international EMEA HR Operations team.
This permanent, part-time role is ideal for HR professionals with at least 3 years of HR experience. You will work approximately 3 days per week (20–24 hours weekly), partnering with HR colleagues to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and HR administration to payroll coordination and HR operations. You’ll communicate in German, prepare German-language employment documentation, and ensure compliance with German employment requirements, all from a remote setting within Germany.
In addition to daily HR responsibilities, you will help advance operational excellence by researching German HR topics, maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, and developing HR team knowledge bases. You will also use AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to aid research, documentation, and productivity while ensuring confidentiality and sound judgment.
We are seeking an organized, proactive HR professional who enjoys collaborating virtually, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is eager to drive continuous improvement.
Location: Remote within Germany
What You'll Do
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees in Germany.
Prepare German-language employment contracts, amendments, reference letters, confirmations, and employee communications.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with German employment regulations.
Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries in German and provide timely, customer-focused support.
Assist with HR case management, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and time and attendance activities.
Support compliance with German employment laws, statutory leave, insurance, and other HR administration processes.
Research HR topics and document processes to improve consistency, knowledge sharing, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support an exceptional employee experience.
Support additional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
What Makes You a Great Fit
3+ years of hands-on HR Generalist experience, ideally supporting the German market.
Native or near-native (C2) German language skills are required.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage HR responsibilities independently.
Sound understanding of German labor law, employment practices, and HR administration.
Interest in payroll, benefits administration, and employee services.
Comfortable learning and using AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot.
Curious, customer-focused, and excited to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, international environment.
Ability to work remotely from within Germany approximately 3 days per week (20–24 hours weekly).
Disclosures:
3E is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected categories. For applicants who would like to request accommodation, please contact us here
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3e provides regulatory compliance solutions, including SDS authoring and hazard communication support, for various global regulations.