elpix AG

People & Culture Specialist

elpix AG

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Köln • Germany

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • You provide comprehensive support to our team and managers across the entire employee lifecycle and act as their first point of contact.
  • You draft employment contracts, contract amendments, certificates, and all other relevant HR documents.
  • You independently manage the entire onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • You handle preliminary payroll administration and work closely with our external payroll provider.
  • You maintain and update our HR software (e.g., Personio) and carefully manage all personnel files.
  • You are responsible for the entire recruiting process – from scheduling and communications to applicant management, conducting interviews, and coordinating with headhunters.
  • You optimize and build HR processes and implement People & Culture projects from the initial idea through operational roll-out.
  • You design and facilitate inspiring team workshops on topics related to work culture, team values, leadership, and collaboration.
  • You establish a strong talent and development management system, nurture potential, support professional growth, and build sustainable learning and career paths.
  • You take responsibility for our occupational health and safety, developing, managing, and embedding all measures related to workplace safety and safety culture.
  • You support the team in daily office operations and organize internal team events to foster a positive working atmosphere.

Requirements

  • You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or a degree, ideally supplemented by a qualification as a HR specialist (Personalkauffrau/-mann).
  • You have initial professional experience in People & Culture and have worked in operational HR day-to-day tasks.
  • You are proficient in using the HR software Personio.
  • You handle payroll-related HR data routinely; experience in preliminary payroll accounting is a plus.
  • Ideally, you have basic knowledge of labor law – not required but advantageous.
  • You enjoy building new structures and establishing modern standards.
  • You combine strong conceptual skills with a genuine hands-on mentality.
  • You demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and a good sense for culture and people.
  • You enjoy working in a dynamic, digital environment and value close collaboration.
  • You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
  • Impactful role – Take on a key position where your decisions directly shape the growth of a forward-looking company.
  • Flexibility that suits you – Work in a dynamic environment with plenty of creative freedom, short decision-making paths, and responsibility.
  • Room for personal and professional development – We support your growth and open up opportunities in international markets.
  • More than just a job – Enjoy attractive benefits such as employee discounts, flexible working hours, the option to work remotely, and regular team events.
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Hard Skills & Tools
HR document draftingonboarding managementoffboarding managementpayroll administrationapplicant managementinterview conductingtalent managementoccupational health and safetylabor law knowledgePeople & Culture project implementation
Soft Skills
communication skillsempathyconceptual skillshands-on mentalityteam collaborationorganizational skillsleadershipwork culture facilitationprofessional growth supportpositive atmosphere fostering
Certifications
HR specialist qualificationcommercial apprenticeshipdegree in HR or related field