About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our People Operations team in Hofheim, Germany. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys delivering a high-quality employee experience and providing trusted support to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
As HR Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with employment legislation and company policies. You will act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, support key people initiatives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our HR service delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, internal moves, and offboarding activities.
Preparing employment contracts, letters, and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and best practice.
Supporting employee relations case administration and maintaining accurate documentation and records.
Maintaining employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy.
Coordinating key HR processes and annual people activities, including performance reviews, salary review cycles, and employee engagement initiatives.
Producing regular and ad hoc HR reports to support operational insights and decision-making.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes, systems, and service delivery.
Building effective relationships with stakeholders across the business to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service.
Ensuring all activities are delivered in line with agreed service levels, policies, and compliance requirements.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience in an HR Administration, HR Advisor, or People Operations role within a fast-paced environment.
A recognised qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field is desirable. We also welcome applications from candidates who are currently developing their HR expertise through further study or who have gained equivalent knowledge through practical HR experience.
Ideally, experience gained within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment, with an understanding of the pace, complexity, and workforce dynamics associated with these sectors.
Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR systems.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of work accurately.
Experience supporting HR processes and coordinating cyclical HR activities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Confidence working with HR systems, data, and reporting.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide practical and professional guidance to managers and employees.
Personal Attributes
Customer-focused and service-oriented approach.
Proactive and solution-driven mindset.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative team player with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative People Operations team where you will have real impact on the employee experience. You'll work across a broad range of HR activities, develop your HR expertise, and contribute to delivering operational excellence throughout the organisation.
If you are a passionate HR professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.
Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.
As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.
Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.
We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!
As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.
We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is: [email protected]
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
