Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
The HR Specialist works closely with the HR Manager and the HR Advisor and provides a wide range of HR support for entities in Germany and Switzerland. This includes handling of payroll and social security topics in cooperation with external partners, day-to-day administrative tasks and various HR projects, etc.
This position will be located in Langenfeld, Germany.
- Preparing our payroll and benefits in coordination with external payroll providers
- Various HR administration tasks including pension, social security, accident/illness insurance and benefits
- Preparation of year-end declarations and verification of shadow payroll
- First point of contact for local authorities
- Managing the whole personnel administration lifecycle from A – Z including On- and Offboarding, processing invoices, managing data by using various systems and portals
- Work time and absence administration
- Documentation and optimization of HR processes
- Participation in projects and general support for the HR Manager / HR Advisor
- Commercial degree or similar educational background
- Further education in the related HR fields or Payroll knowledge are beneficial
- HR professional with a minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience, ideally in a multinational company
- Knowledge in German and Swiss labour law is beneficial
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written in German and English
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), especially in Excel
- Flexible, adaptable and highly service-oriented with pronounced customer-service orientation and the ability to work well under pressure
- Highly discreet and well organized with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
