Human Resources Manager (f/m/x)

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Human Resources Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters (on-site) in Bonn, Germany, starting as soon as possible.

ABOUT THE IPC

At the IPC, we work as one team, aligned and focused on fulfilling our vision and mission.

The IPC’s vision is for an inclusive world through Para sport. We believe that Change Starts With Sport, and that the work of the Paralympic Movement is a catalyst for driving social inclusion and advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The IPC, a purpose-driven non-profit association, is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for five Para sports. We enjoy a positive working relationship with the IPC Governing Board, members of which are democratically elected every four years by the IPC General Assembly. Since 1989, we have been creating change through sport with the Paralympic Games and Paralympic athletes at our core.

The IPC seeks to use the influential global position of the Paralympic Movement and the growing profile of Para athletes to challenge the stigma attached to disability and empower social transformation.

ROLE

The Human Resources Manager (f/m/x) is placed at Level A7 according to our internal compensation structure. The role is within the HR Services team and primarily responsible and accountable for the areas of payroll, maternity/parental leave support, employee health, coordination for training and development activities and the preparation of official legal documents (contracts, reference letters etc).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the monthly payroll run in cooperation with an external tax advisor.
• Managing the year-end tasks including provision preparations, reporting and compliance check.
• Preparation of employee contracts and employee-related legal documents, like reference letters.
• Managing the maternity and parental leaver process, including conducting information sessions for parental leavers and their line managers, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with the German regulations.
• Coordination of training activities of organisation-wide and individual trainings, including LinkedIn Learning administration.

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• Coordinating measures related to employee health.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for the IPC’s vision, mission and values.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of progressive generalist HR experience with a good foundation in German tax and social security law.
• A completed university degree or a similar professional qualification.
• Proven experience in payroll preparation.
• Ability to work independently with diligence, accuracy and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated sound judgement and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

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• Ability to build successful and collaborative relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of social sensitivity and cultural awareness.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German.

Do you want to apply?

If you are interested and provide a good match with our requirements, please send your CV and cover letter in English and in PDF to [email protected]

For this position, we will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis.

The IPC is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage individuals with a disability and members of minority groups to apply; we support the relocation process and provide transitional accessible accommodation. For further information on the IPC, please contact us or visit our career website at www.paralympic.org/careers.

We look forward to your application!