HR Generalist / Personalreferent (m/w/d)

About INEOS Automotive

INEOS Automotive has moved from an ambitious concept to an established force in the 4x4 segment. The company has built strong partnerships across the automotive sector, progressed from idea to prototype, secured a top-tier production site and delivery organization, and successfully delivered Grenadier vehicles to customers worldwide. It is now developing its double cab pickup, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

INEOS describes its approach as direct, determined and disciplined. The organization values persistence, precision and a sense of humor, and applies that mindset across manufacturing, science, engineering and energy. The Automotive division brings together about 1,500 employees across 10 locations and 44 nationalities, working in an international environment that aims to challenge conventional thinking.

Role Overview

The HR team in Böblingen near Stuttgart is looking for a full-time HR Generalist / Personalreferent (m/w/d) starting immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise approximately 140 employees in Germany and Austria on all people-related matters, while taking labor law considerations into account.
• Handle payroll processing together with an external payroll provider and serve as a contact for authorities such as tax auditors, social security institutions and health insurance providers.
• Manage insurance-related topics and occupational pension schemes (bAV).
• Lead recruitment and applicant management, including posting roles, conducting interviews, preparing employment contracts and supporting onboarding.
• Take care of day-to-day HR administration, including contract documentation, references and maintenance of digital personnel files.
• Prepare HR statistics, analyses and reports.
• Contribute to international HR projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• A completed university degree or a finished commercial apprenticeship with a focus on human resources.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in HR, including 2 years in an operational HR role such as HR Generalist, HR Specialist or Personalreferent.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of German employment law.
• Hands-on experience in payroll accounting.
• A trustworthy, well-organized and precise way of working.
• Fluent spoken and written German and English.

Benefits

• Varied and responsible work.
• Attractive compensation.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company pension plan.
• Corporate benefits program.
• Very good accessibility by car or train, plus a subsidy for the company travel pass.
• Option to work remotely on a mobile basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications are welcome from everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic background or sexual identity.

Contact

Alice Forch, Senior HR Business Partner.