HR Generalist

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Human Resources Generalist based in Germany, supporting Senstar employees and managers across Europe.

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, you'll join a collaborative global HR team and make a visible impact across the employee experience—from helping us attract outstanding talent and welcome new colleagues to supporting managers, coordinating local HR programs and strengthening consistent, people-focused practices.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys variety, international collaboration and building practical solutions. Recruitment may be a significant initial focus as we continue to grow, while the role provides broad exposure to employee relations, HR operations, payroll and benefits coordination, systems, performance and compliance.

Why this role matters

You'll help shape an evolving European HR function within a global technology company—bringing clarity to managers, creating a thoughtful experience for candidates and employees, and turning HR programs into practical support that helps people and teams thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage and coordinate recruitment activities as required, partnering with hiring managers to define requirements, prepare job postings, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews and support selection and employment offers.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment initiatives while creating a professional and consistent candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including employment agreements, amendments, compensation changes, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence and separation documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation so new employees receive the information, documentation and systems access they need to succeed.

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Act as a trusted Human Resources point of contact for employees and managers across Europe, providing practical and timely guidance on HR policies, employment practices and employee-related matters.
• Partner with managers on performance management, attendance, workplace concerns, conflict resolution and other employee relations matters.
• Support performance reviews, goal setting, talent management, employee development, succession planning and engagement initiatives.

HR Operations, Payroll & Benefits

• Coordinate with local payroll providers and internal Finance and Payroll resources to ensure accurate, timely employee information for payroll processing.
• Review and coordinate employee changes relating to compensation, bonuses, benefits, leaves and other payroll-related transactions.
• Support the administration and communication of employee benefit programs and respond to employee questions about local benefits and processes.

HR Systems, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and master data in BambooHR, Personio and other applicable HR and payroll systems.
• Support HR reporting, audits, data collection and analysis, and help strengthen the alignment of European HR processes with Senstar's global systems and practices.

Policies, Compliance & Data Protection

• Stay informed about employment legislation and HR practices relevant to Senstar's European operations, researching jurisdiction-specific requirements as needed.
• Work with Global HR, local management and external professional advisors, where appropriate, to support compliant and practical local HR practices.
• Help develop, implement and communicate HR policies and procedures while protecting confidentiality and supporting GDPR and applicable data protection requirements.

Working Environment

• This full-time position is based in Germany and may include a combination of office and approved remote work, depending on business requirements.
• The role requires regular interaction with employees and managers, sufficient onsite presence to support the organization effectively, and occasional travel for meetings, recruitment, employee matters, training or visits to other Senstar locations.

KEY INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS

Experienced HR Practitioner: Approximately five years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a European or international organization, with practical experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management and employee lifecycle administration.

Recruitment-Capable Generalist: Demonstrated full-cycle recruitment experience, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, employment offers and onboarding, together with the ability to manage recruitment alongside broader HR priorities.

European-Minded & Curious: Working knowledge of European employment practices and HR requirements, with the judgment and research skills to identify and apply jurisdiction-specific requirements when needed.

Systems-Savvy & Data-Oriented: Comfort working with HR information systems, employee data, reporting and metrics. Experience with BambooHR and/or Personio is an asset, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.

Trusted Communicator & Relationship Builder: Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with the ability to build credibility across cultures, jurisdictions, functions and organizational levels. Additional European language capability is an asset.

Organized, Discreet & Adaptable: Sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with initiative and accountability while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Education & Professional Development: A university degree, vocational qualification or equivalent post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment/Labour Relations or a related discipline. A recognized HR qualification is an asset.

LIFE AT SENSTAR

At Senstar, you'll work with colleagues across countries, functions and cultures in a role that combines meaningful day-to-day contribution with the opportunity to improve how we work. We value practical thinking, respectful collaboration, curiosity and people who take ownership for making things better.

Interested?

If we have piqued your interest, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please introduce yourself and tell us how your experience could help Senstar's people and teams thrive across Europe.

OUR RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT

We may use technology, including AI-based tools, to support our recruitment process—for example, to compare applications against job requirements or summarize interview notes. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams, not by automated systems.

At Senstar, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace that values a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We believe diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more innovative and more competitive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process, please let us know.