DP World, a global trade and logistics company with more than 120,000 employees in 75 countries, is hiring a People Generalist (m/f/d) at its Wolfsburg site. You will support employees along the entire employee life cycle in a plant environment and work closely with the works council and managers. The contract is permanent, with 30 vacation days.
About DP World
Scale: 120,000+ employees in 75 countries on six continents
Business: Ports and terminals, maritime services, logistics and technology
Mission: Make global trade faster and more efficient
Innovation: Smart delivery systems and automated warehouse logistics
Benefits & Career Opportunity
Security: Permanent contract and 30 vacation days
Finances: VWL subsidy and employee discounts with partners
Health & Mobility: EGYM Wellpass and JobRad
Culture: A modern, open, diverse team where every opinion counts
Position Overview
As People Generalist, you provide reliable HR support for employees at the plant. You advise employees and managers on operational HR topics, cooperate with the works council and support standard hearings. You prepare contracts, pay documents, references, warnings and approvals, coordinate onboarding and offboarding, and support recruiting from job ads to interview planning. You maintain personnel files and HR master data in SAP HCM and iTalent and help with preparatory payroll, HR KPIs and ad-hoc reports.
Why This Role Matters: Operational HR in a plant is close to the business and very practical. You see the impact of your work each day, work with the works council and managers and build solid experience in employment and collective bargaining law. A global company like DP World adds long-term career options.
Key Responsibilities
HR Support at the Plant
- Support employees and managers with operational HR matters
- Work with the works council and help with standard hearings
Documents
- Prepare contracts, pay documents, references, warnings and approvals
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding
- Support recruiting, including job ads, pre-selection and interview planning
Data & Payroll
- Maintain personnel files and HR master data in SAP HCM and iTalent, following retention rules
- Support preparatory payroll, HR KPIs and ad-hoc reports
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree in human resources, business administration or similar
- Ideally 2–4 years in operational HR, preferably in a plant or production setting
Skills
- Good knowledge of employment and collective bargaining law, ideally with works council experience
- Fluent German and English, confident with MS Office and HR systems
- Clear, reliable communication, careful and confidential work, resilience and assertiveness
Benefits
- Permanent contract, 30 vacation days, VWL subsidy
- EGYM Wellpass, JobRad and employee discounts
About DP World
DP World aims to make the flow of goods and trade more efficient and to create opportunities for customers and communities worldwide. It integrates ports and terminals, maritime services, logistics and technology, and invests in innovation such as smart delivery systems and automated warehouse logistics.
How to Apply: Apply through the DP World careers page. The posting does not list a direct contact.
Who Should Apply?
- HR Generalists: With plant or production experience
- Personalreferenten: Who work with works councils
- HR Graduates: With 2–4 years in operational HR
- SAP HCM Users: Looking for a stable permanent role
- Logistics HR Professionals: Seeking a global employer
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