HR Generalist

Your mission

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support in building and executing our People function. You will play a critical role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee engagement, compliance, and general HR administration as we scale.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, startup environments and is excited about growing their HR career from the ground up.

Your profile

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews, coordinate candidate communications, and manage ATS updates, maintain and improve candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Provide employees with essential employment documents including contracts, amendments, confirmations, and employment verifications
• Maintain organized digital records of employee files and key HR documents
• Support monthly payroll data preparation and coordinate with finance
• Help administer employee benefits, leaves, and reimbursements
• Keep internal records and HRIS systems updated with accurate employee data
• Act as a first point of contact for employee HR-related queries
• Assist in running employee engagement surveys and internal feedback loops
• Support performance tracking and review cycle coordination
• Assist in updating employee handbooks, onboarding guides, and policy rollouts
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Professional experience (2-4 years) in a similar HR or People Operations role in Germany, preferably within a fast-paced, international, and dynamic environment
• Completed degree or relevant studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus
• Solid understanding of HR best practices and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of German labor law and regulatory frameworks is a strong advantage
• A hands-on mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Fluent in English; German language proficiency is a strong plus
  
  

Why us?

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the future of digital branding in a disruptive industry.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a pioneering company.
• Work directly with the Head of HR to shape a growing People function
• Be part of building a people-first culture and systems from day one
• A creative workspace in Hamburg.
  
  

Join Us

We are an innovative startup at the forefront of 3D-printed shoe technology, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence the future of how shoes are designed and produced, making your mark on an exciting and rapidly growing industry.

Team and Work-Life

At our company, you’ll work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and innovators who share a common goal: to revolutionize the footwear industry. We value humility, teamwork, and pushing boundaries. With a flat hierarchy, your voice will always be heard, and you’ll have the chance to collaborate across the team—including with leadership.

Diversity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Your background, age, race, gender, or beliefs don’t matter to us—what counts is your passion and the value you bring to the team.

About Us

Zellerfeld is revolutionizing the footwear industry with the world’s first 3D-printing technology for fully customizable shoes. Our goal is simple: printed shoes on every foot. We’re a passionate team of engineers, designers, and innovators, questioning the status quo and disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. Backed by founders, influencers, and celebrities who believe in our vision, we’re committed to making a lasting, positive impact—not just on the footwear industry, but on the world.