HR Officer - Berlin, Deutschland - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
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Berlin, Deutschland

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Lena Wagner

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1


The British Embassy in Germany is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a HR Officer.

The jobholder will support and foster the daily presence of the British Government in Germany.


Why you should apply:


As part of the HR Team, the HR Officer will support the HR Manager by providing a professional HR service across the British diplomatic missions in Germany in line with German labour law, best practice and central policy.


Roles and responsibilities:


HR tasks:

  • Support with On
- and Offboarding of country based staff and diplomats

  • Support recruitment in cooperation with the HR hub in Lisbon, being actively involved by advertising vacant positions andsupporting the hiring process
  • Advise on HR policies and procedures; monitor and respond to queries in the HR Germany inbox
  • Assist in preparing monthly salaries
  • Monitor & track the Learning & Development budget
  • General HR admin: e.g. update annual lists for the Foreign Office, prepare routine letters, liaise with Community Liaison Officer to ensure post reports are regularly reviewed and kept uptodate.
  • Create requisitions and process HR related invoices
  • Support for crisis assistance and ad hoc projects
Other tasks

  • Corporate projects focussed on supporting and developing the collective spirit of the Embassy and the Consulate-Generals in Germany
  • Other duties which may reasonably be required and which are in accordance with the grading and core competencies of the job
Essential qualifications, skills and experience - Fluency in English and German at C1 level (written and spoken, according to CEFR framework)

  • Recent work experience of at least 2 years within a similar role
  • Excellent numeracy skills and good attention to detail
  • Ability to deliver high quality work within deadlines
  • Good communication skills and strong customer focus
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, but also with colleagues and contacts in the immediate and wider teams as appropriate
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience - Experience of working in an international environment

  • Some knowledge of German labour law and social insurance regulations desirable
  • Some knowledge of UK national insurance regulations desirable
  • Experience of working with Oracle databases desirable


  • Required behaviours 1

  • Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline 1 Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 21 November 2023
Grade - Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position - Fixed Term, Full-time, Flexible working

Working hours per week - 37.5

Duration of Post - 12 months

Region - Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory - Germany

Location (City) - Berlin

Type of Post - British Embassy

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - EUR

Salary - 4,022

Start Date 1 Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 2 January 2024
Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is a fixed-term, full-time position of 37.5 working hours per week to cover for a maternity leave.

We expect the position to be available for 12 months, however the period could be longer depending on the current job holder maternity leave dates.


Our Learning & Development environment:

The British Government Germany Network has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week.

In addition, there will be many opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments and dedicated L& D days.

This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.


The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government's Germany Network and supporting a positive working environment.

Additional information 1


Please be advised that the British Government Germany Network will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.


  • Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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