Junior HR Specialist

Company Description

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Company Name: Nielsen

Job Description:

• At Nielsen, we believe that career growth is a partnership. You ultimately own, fuel and set the journey. By joining our team of nearly 14,000 associates, you will become part of a community that will help you to succeed. We champion you because when you succeed, we do too. Embark on a new initiative, explore a fresh approach, and take license to think big, so we can all continuously improve. We enable your best to power our future.

At Nielsen, we take the time to design a workplace that puts our People at the center of how we work and operate. Our HR teams are curators of a culture and ambassadors for diversity, inclusion and belonging - where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to work.
- Join our HR team for Germany, Switzerland and the Nordics as a
Junior HR Specialist.

Our team of HR Specialists is in charge of the smooth execution of all processes along the employee life cycle with an eye to accuracy and with a personal touch. We are offering you the chance to build your HR foundation and get to know all relevant HR processes in an international environment. At the same time we are learning together as a team while we transition to our new and modern HR service model. This role is based in Hamburg, Germany.

• What we offer
• Ensure all lifecycle events for our employees are flawlessly executed and seamlessly delivered, providing consistency in the experience across teams
• Prepare and process a variety of employee life cycle related paperwork, i.e. contracts, side letters, certificates, etc.
• Respond to general requests and inquiries from employees regarding benefits, payroll, pension, etc.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for new and leaving employees
• Support the monthly payroll process by raising change requests and providing necessary checks to ensure an accurate payroll run
• Process and maintain organization and employee updates in our HRIS systems and ensure data quality and integrity
• Work with HR Business Partners to support managers on HR issues including promotions, development plans, international transfers, etc.
• Generate a variety of reports as requested by HR, Finance, and other business leaders
• Prepare Works Council hearings and answer related questions
• This is you
• Previous experience in an HR support role (1-2 years) or hands on experience as an HR intern or working student
• Be self-driven, energetic, and have a ‘can-do’ mindset
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple ongoing topics
• Proficiency in Google for Work or Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP or Workday is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in* German and English (C1 level for German is the minimum requirement)*

What can we offer you as an employee of Nielsen Media
- In addition to a competitive salary and benefits we offer a varied area of responsibility as well as an open corporate culture with numerous development opportunities. Above all, our employees appreciate the ability to work independently in a motivated and very friendly team. Social responsibility, open communication and living our values can be found not only on our homepage, but also in everyday work. An informal atmosphere in a dynamic media company with opportunities for ownership and personal development.

Diversity

• Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law.
• #LI-KS1

As the arbiter of truth, Nielsen Global Media fuels the media industry with unbiased, reliable data about what people watch and listen to. To discover what’s true, we measure across all channels and platforms⁠—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are armed with the truth, they have a deeper understanding of their audiences and can accelerate growth.

Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and take action. Our team is made strong by a diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work!