German-Speaking HR Administrator

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are a talent incubator. The time you spend at Expleo will turbo-charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi-disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues.

 

Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting-edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Let’s change the game together!

 

We're looking for a German-Speaking HR Administrator to join our HR team in South Africa. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the employee experience, supporting employees throughout their journey while ensuring our HR operations run efficiently and accurately. You'll work closely with colleagues across Payroll, Learning & Development, Benefits, and other business functions, making a real impact on both employees and the wider business.

 

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

As our HR Administrator, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional HR support by:

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and new hires, providing timely and professional support.
• Supporting employees throughout their employment lifecycle, from onboarding through to ongoing HR administration.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records within HR systems and ensuring all documentation is up to date.
• Coordinating onboarding activities, orientation sessions, and employment documentation for new employees.
• Assisting with background screening, employment letters, and a variety of HR documentation.
• Working closely with Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development, and other internal teams to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Supporting managers with performance management administration and HR processes.
• Preparing HR reports and maintaining accurate people data to support business decision-making.
• Assisting with employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensuring HR processes remain compliant with company policies, employment legislation, and internal standards.
• Supporting the resolution of employee queries while helping foster a positive and collaborative workplace.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll:

• Deliver a high-quality HR service that creates a positive experience for employees.
• Maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when managing employee information.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of your work while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and enhance HR service delivery.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 2 - 4 years of experience in an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, or similar HR support role.
• Experience supporting the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and HR administration.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records using HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience within a multinational or shared services environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• HR certification is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using HR systems such as Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar HRIS platforms.
• Ability to prepare reports, manage HR data, and ensure information accuracy.
• Working knowledge of HR administration processes and employment legislation.

Language Requirements

• Fluent German (written and spoken) is essential.
• Professional English communication skills (written and spoken).

What We're Looking For

You'll be successful in this role if you are:

• Passionate about delivering an outstanding employee experience.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships across diverse teams.
• Customer-focused and approachable, with a genuine desire to help others.
• Trustworthy and able to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys contributing to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR team supporting employees in a dynamic international environment. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities, work with colleagues across multiple business functions, and play a key role in creating a positive employee experience while continuing to develop your HR career.