Junior HR Manager – Recruiting & People Operations (m/w/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential public-sector IT organization in Düsseldorf that is building the digital infrastructure for higher education institutions across North Rhine-Westphalia. Our client provides cloud, cybersecurity, software, and IT procurement services at scale.

As they continue to grow, our talent team is seeking a Junior HR Manager to lead recruiting efforts and support people operations. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity with flexible hours (25-40 hours per week) and combines strategic talent acquisition with hands-on HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting processes from job posting through successful placement and onboarding
• Develop targeted job advertisements, select appropriate recruiting channels, and proactively source qualified candidates
• Conduct initial screening interviews and collaborate closely with hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Continuously improve candidate experience, recruiting standards, and employer branding initiatives
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires and departing employees
• Manage HR documentation including personnel files, contracts, and employment certifications
• Maintain accurate personnel data and contribute to digitalization of HR processes using modern HRIS platforms
• Work closely with senior leadership and department heads to understand hiring needs and workforce planning

What We're Looking For

• Completed degree in HR/Personnel Management, Psychology, Business Administration, or equivalent vocational qualification
• Ideally two to three years of professional experience in recruiting, HR management, or people operations
• Genuine enthusiasm for engaging with candidates, identifying top talent, and guiding them through a professional recruitment journey
• Clear, respectful communication skills with strong intuition for different audiences and situations
• Structured, reliable working style with strong initiative and desire to take ownership in a growing environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• German language proficiency required for this role

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the organization directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a smooth, professional process for everyone involved.

Benefits

Our client offers public-sector stability with startup-level flexibility, including mobile working options, flexible scheduling, part-time possibilities, full equipment package (laptop, smartphone, internet subsidy), transparent compensation aligned with qualifications and experience, individual training and certification opportunities, fully covered public transit pass, monthly tax-free benefits allowance, up to 10 paid days annually for professional development or special projects, and comprehensive pension and insurance benefits.

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