People Operations Specialist

About CDP:

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change.

Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.

Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team:

The People Services Team are responsible for all the aspects of our team members day to day employee lifecycle from onboarding to off- boarding. A team of specialists in different geos support our teams needs covering employee admin, systems, data, policy, & rewards, benefits and payroll. Focussed on the overall experience of our team, they are responsible for ensuring we have clear guidance, tools and support to be effective, whether as a manager or a team member.

About this role:

Our People Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end employment lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, providing administrative and operational support. Maintains and enhances employee record keeping, assists with onboarding and handling general inquiries. Works closely with the People Partners and other stakeholders to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the People & Workplace Experience function

What you will do:

• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy.

• Track and reply to internal and external queries.

• Assist with daily operational and administrative tasks.

• Payroll.

• Document management, scheduling and electronic file maintenance.

• Assisting with onboarding.

• Providing support to employees by answering questions, resolving issues and providing information.

• Supporting the development of HR policies and procedures.

• Actively contribute to an effective and engaged team,clear on its purpose and contribution, by:

• Ensuring you know what is expected of you,through regular 1:1’s, having clear objectives in place, and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations.

• Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace, where team members communicate openly, share knowledge so it can be used, and respect difference.

Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position.

Internal stakeholders include: CPO, Global Director of Talent, Head of Communications & Community, Workplace Experience Manager and Coordinator.

Engagement Partner and wider People Experience Team, People throughout organization.

External stakeholders include : Vendors, other service providers.

We're looking for:

• Applicants must have professional working proficiency in German with excellent English skills (B2).

• Knowledge of German labour law.

• Experience of working with Works Councils.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong interpersonal, project management and communication skills

• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.

• Technologically savvy.

• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve issues that may arise

• The ability to handle confidential information.

Salary and benefits: The salary banding for this role is up to €70,000/year. Holidays and benefits in accordance with local regulations. This is a hybrid role requiring weekly time in the office.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data.

This is a hybrid role requiring weekly time in the office based at CDP Worldwide (Europe) gGmbH office.

Before you apply :

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How to apply: 

Please upload your CV in English via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.