Role Overview

We are seeking an organised, detail‑oriented HR Assistant / Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a leading technology company in Frankfurt for a 9–12 month maternity cover. This role blends HR operations, employee lifecycle support, and recruitment coordination, ensuring continuous and seamless People operations during the cover period.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Support

• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment processes across multiple business units.
• Support hiring managers with role briefings, job posting, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Maintain ATS accuracy and ensure a smooth pipeline progression for candidates.
• Support onboarding processes including preparing contracts, right‑to‑work checks, documentation, and new‑hire orientation.

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Act as a first point of contact for HR‑related queries, providing timely and professional responses.
• Prepare and maintain employee documentation such as contracts, amendments, and HR files.
• Maintain HRIS records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support payroll processing with timely updates and required documentation.
• Assist with probation reviews, performance documentation, and general HR lifecycle processes.

People Team Projects & Support

• Contribute to HR initiatives including engagement programs, compliance tasks, and L&D coordination.
• Assist in preparing HR metrics and monthly reports.
• Support the HR Manager with day‑to‑day activities, calendar coordination, and internal communication.

Skills & Experience

• Experience as an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or TA Coordinator.
• Experience working within a fast‑paced, international or matrixed organisation (technology sector advantageous).
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using ATS and HRIS systems.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• German and English language skills preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Smooth, uninterrupted operation of HR and TA processes.
• Positive feedback from employees and hiring managers.
• Clean HR data and efficient documentation management.
• Strong support to the People Team throughout the maternity leave period.