About the role

Headquarters: Germany Stuttgart

At Nextcloud we help our users achieve a safe home for all their data. Secure, under your control and developed in an open, transparent and trustworthy way. Our Team of >170 is distributed in 30 countries worldwide. We work remotely and our work culture is shaped by mutual trust, enthusiasm and a strong belief in the principles of open source.

At Nextcloud our team is our most important asset. Human Resources plays crucial role in aligning our team to business objectives, promoting company values, and shaping a positive culture. This position requires a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

Tasks

Manage the entire employee life-cycle-process for our growing and worldwide-distributed team

Take responsibility for compliance with German, French and Dutch employment laws and regulations, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Participate in probationary period reviews, annual review meetings as well as disciplinary meetings

Support with the implementation of an HR software from scratch

Build bridges between management and the team by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues with diplomacy and care

Strengthen our middle management with leadership advice

Administrative tasks such as tracking sickness quota or annual leave absences

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Hands-on experience with HR practices and employee management

Strong understanding of German or French labour law and legal requirements

Fluent in English and at least two of relevant languages (French, Spanish, Dutch, German, others)

Excellent listening skills and meticulous attention to detail

Reliability, discretion and confidentiality are crucial

Benefits

A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community

A fun and diverse team

A product which pushes the boundaries of technology with a global user and contributor community

A competitive salary

Remote work and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance

Time for personal growth and education

We especially encourage applications by people from under-represented groups.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/nextcloud-hr-generalist

Interview prep

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Role

Technology & IT Human Resources Remote Collaboration Generalist Technology remote

Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the HR Generalist role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at Nextcloud?
Which of Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Generalist have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Generalist.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the HR Generalist role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Generalist, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Nextcloud needs from this hire.

HR Generalist

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