No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174000 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
We are looking for a temporary HR Administrator to support our DACH region from our office in Hamburg. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle and be a key part of our HR Operations team, ensuring smooth and compliant HR administration and acting as a reliable partner for employees, HR Business Partners and our Payroll Specialist.
Responsibilities:
HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle
Prepare, issue and manage employment contracts, contract amendments and other HR documents
Maintain and update digital and physical employee files, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal guidelines and legal requirements
Support onboarding and offboarding activities
Liaise with payroll regarding new hires, employee changes, absences and terminations.
Assist with audits and provide HR documentation when required.
Time Tracking & Updating HR system & Employee Support
Act as first point of contact for employees regarding our time tracking system Interflex (e.g., working hours, absences, corrections) and liaise with the Payroll Specialist to ensure correct and timely consideration of time data in payroll
Update employment related information in our HR system Success factors
Coordinate and resolve employee requests in a timely and service-oriented manner
Reference Letters & Documentation
Draft and issue employment reference letters in line with local legal requirements and internal standards
Ensure high quality, consistency, and legal compliance of all HR documentation
Collaboration & Interfaces
Work closely with HR Business Partners to support them with reliable HR data and documentation
Collaborate with the Payroll Specialist to ensure smooth end-to-end HR and payroll processes
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR administrative processes and tools
Your profile:
Completed commercial education, ideally with a focus on HR or Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
Several years of experience in HR administration in an international or matrix organization preferred
Solid knowledge of German labor law basics, especially regarding contracts and reference letters
Confident handling of HR systems (Interflex or Success Factors experience of advantage)
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is required
High attention to detail, reliability and a structured way of working
Strong service mindset, proactive communication and a collaborative approach
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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