Hr Consultant jobs in Germany

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As HR Manager within our HR Team at Rieste, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Disctribution Center Leadership Team, driving business performance through people. In this role you will also manage employee relations with a proximity approach, keep HR systems and employee documentation up to date and challenge the status quo by seeking innovative solutions in alignment with HR teams across Europe. By combining strategic partnership, operational excellence, and innovative thinking, the HRBP enables a high-performance culture and sustainable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for managers and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support employees with all people-related matters and team-up with leaders in employee engagement, performance management, and decision-making.
• Support leaders in all people-related areas including recognition & rewards, performance reviews, grievance handling, absence management, health & safety, workforce planning, talent acquisition, briefings, employee development, and training.
• Implement and drive the People Strategy within the assigned business area, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to change management initiatives and the implementation of new organizational structures.
• Partner with Centers of Expertise to develop solutions that build workforce capabilities and competencies; support the operationalization of workforce planning processes.
• Provide input for and monitor HR dashboards, reports, and analytical trends to identify key insights.
• Contribute to talent pipeline development within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure HR processes and employee programs are effectively executed, with communications tailored to the specific client group.

Key Stakeholders

• Employees and managers within the assigned business area
• HR colleagues (local, regional, and global)
• Works Council
• Talent and Rewards Partners and subject matter experts
• Talents within the responsibility area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HR Expertise:Solid understanding of individual and collective labor law; proficient in using HR metrics; maintaining an external market perspective; anticipating workforce trends; foundational employee relations knowledge.
• Business Acumen:Strong commercial awareness and customer focus; understanding of business operations, value chains, and key processes.
• Consulting Skills:Strong coaching and advisory abilities; capable of designing and implementing HR solutions and gaining buy-in from the business.
• Collaborative team player with a highly proactive and solution-oriented mindset, finding and implementing pragmatic solutions while striving for future optimisation.
• Committed to delivering high-quality HR support; skilled in listening, identifying needs, and providing tailored solutions.
• Approachable, empathetic, and equipped with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic with a hands-on attitude; confident, creative, and cooperative.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Open-minded and adaptable, willing to explore new ideas and support organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with an understanding of how tasks align with overall business objectives.
• Able to present logical, persuasive arguments to support ideas and recommendations.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

Education and Experience

• University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in logisitics or manufacturing industries, ideally within an international organization.
• International exposure through studies or internships abroad is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general administration within the HR Services team for all defined processes, tools and programmes and processes on a European and partially on a European and global level
• Be a contact person for the HR community and relevant stakeholders regarding the respective HR Services issues
• Handle standard inquiries & support through ticket service or via phone (if required)
• Timely execute assigned tasks and issues according to defined processes, timetables and service levels in compliance with tariff and works agreements
• Support and administer the digitalisation within HR Services
• Administrating procurement, invoicing and financial processes and reporting incl. recharging if required
• Support in the preparation of data and system audits and execute accordingly
• Provide consistent information to employees on HR Services topics according to the process and knowledge data base
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR Services procedures, processes and systems and respective documentation
• Ensure correct execution of laws and regulations with regards to specific employee master data and organizational data according to defined procedures
• Suggest modification of systems and processes in order to ensure correct execution of laws and compliance to company policies
• Providing input for creation of user manuals and process mappings
• Providing input for communication of standards, procedures and processes to employees, internal customers and Works Council
• Participate regularly in workshops and meetings held by subject matter experts within HR Services

Key Relationships:

• HR Services teams
• HR Experts
• HR Partners
• Employees
• External authorities, consultants and suppliers
• Works council

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally with SAP HR
• Very good analytical skills and detail oriented work style
• Team player mentality
• Strong customer focus and service minded
• International mind-set; first experience as part of a geographically & culturally diverse team
• Ability to work under pressure as well as prioritizes and completes tasks in order of importance
• Good understanding of legal and tariff regulations

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or Commercial education
• 1-3 years relevant working experience in a multi-national environment, preferably within HR
• Very good command of English and German
• Experience with Business computing solutions, ideally with SAP HR
• Good knowledge of MS-Office applications

Start of the internhsip: In Jan 2026

• • Assist in HR sctivities
  • Support Administrative Tasks : Help with clerical duties, such as managing databases, preparing reports, and organizing HR materials.
  • Educational Background : Currently pursuing a degree in HR or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of communication with management of the designated areas and actively support business initiatives and business needs to contribute to the decision-making process of structuring and developing of their teams and for the business to achieve its objectives

• Ensure that all aspects of staffing: compensation & benefits for employees of retail stores are delivered timely to ensure the compliance of labor legislation and corporate guidelines

• Deploy initiatives of Center of Expertise (TA, TM and Rewards) to guarantee the compliance of the corporate guidelines and efficient implementation of processes

• Participate in the execution of personnel planning, annual salary rounds and promotions/salary adjustments for defined areas in accordance with GSMS-process and in close cooperation with country Rewards to guarantee consistent salary management process

• Promote and manage a high employee engagement at every level in retail stores through effective motivation, coaching, training and development actions to attract and retain the best talents

• Responsible of the on boarding and off boarding processes according to the guidelines of the company, to ensure comply the internal processes and local legal requirements

• Maintain updated SAP module HR to ensure accuracy and quality data of organizational structures

• Participate of recruitment process to designated areas in P level positions to assure the quality of the process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• University degree in Business Administration or similar careers
• Minimum 2 years in similar roles, managing high volume populations
• Advanced english
• Advanced excel
• Power BI intermediate level
• Experience in SAP module HR

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?
• Client and Colleague Communication: Serve as the main point of contact, liaising with international clients and colleagues on European VAT and compliance matters.
• VAT Compliance Oversight: Monitor, review, and approve indirect tax data, reports, and returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance VAT compliance processes and keep up with legislative and business changes affecting systems.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and support junior team members, both onshore and offshore.
• Collaboration and Development: Work closely with VAT controllers and senior managers, and engage in training to support personal and professional growth.

Where do you start if you want to change the world?
• A Bachelor and/or Masters degree in economics, tax law, accounting or equivalent – a specialism or supplementary degree in taxation is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in EMEIA VAT compliance, either in industry or with other service providers.

• Basic understanding of other compliance activities such as statutory accounting and corporate tax compliance.

• Working knowledge of Dutch in addition to a strong working knowledge of English
• Basic understanding of IT-systems and VAT/GST reporting solutions as well as the changing legislative landscape and the impact on VAT compliance.
• Proactive and motivated, capable of independently tackling challenges and managing projects while also excelling in team environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills paired with effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organized and adaptable, with a desire to learn, develop, and fluency in both English and Dutch.

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis.

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page .

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

We serve our clients to build a better working world, helping them to create long-term value for people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

EY advises clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding-edge solutions required to efficiently run their businesses, with a focus on Digital and Cloud. These service areas span E-commerce, Solution Architecture, Mobile Applications, Digital Platform Architecture, Digital Technology Strategy, and Digital IT Operations.

Your key responsibilities:

The goal is to support our clients to transform their business through technology. As a Product Manager you will work with multi-discipline feature teams including user experience experts, architects, engineers and others to define and roll out products and services for large global organizations as well as for EY. You will take a customer centric and data-driven approach to product development. You will advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle. You can break down and simplify complex processes and touchpoints to deliver exceptional experiences. You are a strategic thinker, can prioritize and define product roadmaps, manage a product backlog, make quick decisions and coordinate the team to release quality products within planned timelines. You understand modern platform structures, cloud architectures, digital platforms and enablers, and data strategy considerations. In addition, you will support practice building activities such as team mentorship and proposal deck development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Manage service delivery, identifying future sales opportunities, and supporting practice development activities.
• Deliver quality client services by monitoring progress and demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks and cultivate business development opportunities.
• Effectively work with client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds fostering an innovative and inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of current technology environment and industry trends and provide recommendations for engagement and client service issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management or a related field and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience.
• Facilitate discussions with technical, design and business subject-matter resources to document requirements, establish a vision, and articulate alternatives for future state solutions across various domains and channels.
• Has set product vision, defined, and managed product roadmaps, prioritized and managed the backlog and has led product launches.
• Can participate in and drive ideation sessions, standups, sprints and scrums.
• Has a specific domain knowledge and understands the dynamics impacting their product such as market trends, technology and regulatory rules.
• Experience with successfully managing projects with defined deliverables and budgets. Experience must include budgeting and managing the schedule; client relationship management; communicating strategically around key issues; conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Must have a thorough understanding of complex information systems and technology organizations and to be able to work effectively between the application, data infrastructure, operations and security architectural spaces
• Proven delivery skills including the ability to scope/size a project; staff a team with the appropriate skill set; provide subject matter direction and guidance to a team; manage communications with the project sponsors and manage the delivery of an engagement workstream.
• Requires domestic and regional travel up to 50% to serve client needs.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, on your way
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.