HR Generalist – Germany

HR Generalist – Germany Join FirstVet as our HR Generalist in Germany and take ownership of local HR, recruitment and payroll while helping shape HR in a fast-growing international company. Join us in changing how pet care is provided worldwide! FirstVet’s mission is to improve the way pet owners navigate care for their pets by making veterinary care more accessible. We are an international company operating across several markets, with our headquarters in central Stockholm. Our German organisation has grown quickly over the past year, from around 8 employees to more than 50 today. We are now looking for an HR Generalist in Germany to join our global HR team and help us support that growth. The Role Join our HR team and take ownership of day-to-day HR for our growing German organisation. You will support managers and employees across a broad range of HR topics, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, employment matters and offboarding. You will also help us develop and improve our German HR processes as the organisation continues to grow. You will be part of our global HR team and report to the Head of HR. This is a broad, hands-on role with plenty of opportunities to influence how we work and to take on more responsibility over time. Your Responsibilities Day-to-day HR support for employees and managers in Germany Recruitment, including job ads, screening, interviews and coordination of the hiring process Onboarding, offboarding and employee changes Preparation and coordination of monthly German payroll Employment contracts, amendments and other HR documentation Supporting managers with German employment and HR matters HR administration and employee data in HiBob Ensuring local HR processes and documentation meet German requirements Improving and developing HR processes as we grow Supporting global HR initiatives together with the wider HR team Who We Are Looking For We value personal qualities just as much as background and experience. We are looking for someone who enjoys broad HR, likes taking ownership and is comfortable working independently while being part of an international team. You probably have: 2–5 years of broad HR experience in Germany Good practical knowledge of German employment law and HR requirements Experience with payroll preparation and HR administration Experience in recruitment and onboarding Strong communication skills and an ability to build trust with employees and managers A structured, hands-on and pragmatic approach Strong attention to detail Fluency in German and English Experience from an international or fast-growing company is a plus. Working at FirstVet We are an international and fast-growing company where there is plenty of room to influence, improve things and take ownership. We believe in collaboration, trust and learning from both what goes well and what doesn't. FirstVet is a Remote First company . For this role, you will be based in Germany and work remotely, while collaborating closely with colleagues in the global HR team based in Stockholm. And yes, we’re a pet-oriented organisation, so it’s not unusual for a dog or cat to join our meetings! If you want to combine broad, hands-on HR with the opportunity to help shape how HR works in a growing German organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Interviews are held continuously, so don’t wait too long to send us your application. Team People and culture Locations Germany Remote status Fully Remote Germany Workplace and Culture You will be part of a fantastic group of people, based in several countries, who believe that having fun together in a professional environment will build a long-lasting company culture where everyone gives 100%. We are a young and fast-growing start-up, working passionately to build a high-quality service and an expansive global company. We value personal qualities as much as background and experiences. We’re a pet-orientated organization and it’s not unusual for a dog or cat to join our Zoom calls! About FirstVet With FirstVet, the vet clinic and pet shop are only one tap away. Get fast advice, trusted care and the right pet supplies – every day, all year round. Founded in 2016 Co-workers 100 + 400 vets