People Operations Specialist / HR Generalist

Every employee's experience at KLARSTEIN runs through you. From the moment someone signs their contract to the day they leave, you're the person who makes sure it's accurate, on time, and handled with care. If you take real pride in getting the details right, know Slovak labour law inside out, and like being the person everyone trusts to sort things out — this role gives you full ownership of that space. * Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and all HR documentation — accurately and on time. * Maintain employee records in HR systems and physical files, keeping data clean and current for payroll and compliance. * Administer attendance and prepare monthly payroll inputs: sick leave, OČR/PN, overtime, and other variables. * Own the administrative side of onboarding for every new hire and service provider — documentation, system access, equipment coordination, and scheduling. * Manage the full administrative offboarding process: termination documents, system deactivations, final payroll inputs, and benefit cessation. * Handle benefit administration: enrolments, changes, terminations, and employee queries. * Track mandatory training completion (BOZP, PO, and other legally required courses) and coordinate with providers to keep the company compliant. * Prepare HR reports on headcount, turnover, absence, and payroll cost inputs. * Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR queries, and escalate where needed. * Contribute to HR projects within our global People team and support company-wide initiatives.   AND WE EXPECT YOU TO... Have a background * 2-4 years in HR administration, HR generalist, or people operations. * Solid, applied knowledge of Slovak labour law — this is a core requirement for the role. * Hands-on experience with payroll preparation, attendance administration, and employment documentation. * Practical experience with at least one HRIS/HRMS platform. * Experience in a dual-workforce environment (office and warehouse/operations) is an advantage. Language skills * Slovak - Advanced (C1) * English - Upper Intermediate (B2) - enough to collaborate with our global People team You will fit in with us because you... * Catch errors before they become problems — high attention to detail is your default, not your effort. * Handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality as a matter of course. * Communicate clearly: approachable with employees, precise and factual with management. * Stay organised and accurate even when managing a high volume of parallel tasks. * Are comfortable in MS Office (Excel especially) and motivated to improve processes when you spot gaps — this role has real room to shape how things are done, not just execute a fixed checklist. WHAT WE OFFER:  * Teambuildings – Meet your colleagues in informal setting like Family day and let yourself loose during our Christmas and Summer parties. One thing we can assure you of is that in KLARSTEIN we know how to party. * Coffee bar – Help yourself to sweets and fresh fruit, sparkling water, tea or coffee to the heart’s content. * Employee discounts – Save 30% on anything from our brands. Kitchen appliances, top-notch sound systems, garden furniture ... you will surely choose something from 2500 products we have on offer. * Multisport card – Free access to hundreds of sport centres, wellness centres, gyms or classes (yoga, dance, etc.) all around the country. Almost completely paid for by us. * Bonuses for special occasions – We realize, that work is only a part of your life, and will support you on your personal journey as well.  * Sick days – On top of an annual leave, you have a few paid sick days you can use to recover. * Slovnaft BAjk – If you want to commute by bicycle, we will chip in on your Slovnaft BAjk subscription (bike sharing in Bratislava). * A wide range of courses – Increase your professional expertise, get hang of people skills or anything else that will help your professional (and personal) life. Courses, books or online library is on your fingertips. * English/German/Slovak lessons – Learn new language or step up your game on one of the professional courses. You can join a lessons with a professional lector online from anywhere! * We offer also place you can leave your bike and after that you can chill in our chill zone, or just took a massage from our massage chair.  SALARY Starting from 1700€ reflecting relevant skills and experience. WHO WE ARE:  For 17 years, KLARSTEIN has been building one thing: a global e-commerce brand that people actually want to buy from. We've grown from an idea into a company with a real footprint — and we're not done. The next chapter is about reinvesting in what makes that growth possible: world-class logistics and fulfilment, smarter digital marketing, stronger marketplace presence, and new sales channels we haven't tapped yet. To get there, we need talented, motivated people who want to help shape what KLARSTEIN becomes next.   JOIN US! Become a member of one of Europe's leading ecommerce companies and fill out the online application below. We are looking forward to your application!   CEE HQ KLARSTEIN Business Services Grosslingova 6-8 81109 Bratislava, Slovakia

📍Sheffield - Hybrid. 3 days per week in Sheffield city centre office, 2 days remote / work from home (4 days per week in office during probation) - 40 hour week 🚆Regular trips to other offices, including Lincoln and London (approx. 2 days a month) are essential. ✴All travel and accommodation costs to non-base office locations are fully covered. If you're the sort of person who loves making things run brilliantly behind the scenes, this could be the role for you. About the role We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to become the operational heartbeat of our People Team. While your primary focus will be People Operations, you'll also play an important role in creating a brilliant workplace experience in our Sheffield office. This isn't a role where you'll wait to be told what to do. You'll thrive here if you're the kind of person who spots something that needs doing and just gets on with it - someone who takes ownership, follows things through and gives others confidence that everything is under control. You'll own the operational side of the employee lifecycle - from contracts and onboarding to Right to Work, visa compliance, employee communications and continuously improving the way our People Team operates. Alongside People Operations, you'll be the People Team's representative in our Sheffield office. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day office experience, helping create a workplace that people genuinely enjoy being part of. From facilities and office management to engagement initiatives and supporting our London and Lincoln offices when needed, you'll play an important role in making Goodlord a brilliant place to work. You'll be joining a People Team that's investing in People Operations and giving it the recognition it deserves. We believe great People Ops isn't just administration - it's the foundation that enables everything else the People Team delivers. This role would particularly suit someone who's worked as a standalone HR Manager, HR Officer or HR Generalist and discovered that People Operations is the part of the job they enjoy most. If you're someone who loves creating brilliant employee experiences, improving processes and making sure everything runs like clockwork, we'd love to hear from you. Who are you You enjoy making life easier for everyone around you. Whether that's spotting a better way of doing something, improving a process or making sure a new starter has an incredible first day, you're always looking for ways to raise the bar. What does that mean in practice? * You love owning the detail. You take real pride in making sure nothing slips through the cracks and delivering a brilliant experience for every employee. * You're someone people can rely on. You naturally take ownership, solve problems and follow things through without needing constant direction. * You're happy to act as the Sheffield office anchor, ensuring the workspace runs smoothly and feels welcoming for the team. * You have excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball. What we need from you * Solid experience in a People Operations, HR Operations or standalone HR role where you've owned employee lifecycle processes from start to finish. * Strong knowledge of onboarding, contracts, Right to Work checks, visas and general HR/People Ops administration. * Hands-on experience using modern People systems. We use Personio, Learnerbly and Officevibe, but we're open to experience with other HRIS and People tools too. * A genuine passion for improving processes and finding smarter, more efficient ways of working. * You'll be the face of the People Team in our Sheffield office, so you'll enjoy being visible, building relationships and creating a brilliant workplace experience. It would also be great if you have * Experience planning employee engagement initiatives, office events or workplace activities. * An interest in using AI or automation to improve operational processes. * CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards it). WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEING A GOODLORDIAN Aside from the role, the people, our culture and our mission, we have some other things that make Goodlord a pretty awesome place to be. Here’s a few favourites amongst Goodlordians (check out our careers page for more info). * Grow with Goodlord: your development is important to us, that’s why we are Great Place to Work - certified. Have a goal in mind? Share it with us so we can use some of our annual development fund to support it. We guarantee you’ll learn loads and develop both personally and professionally! * Your well-being matters: bi-weekly coaching with Sanctus to provide Goodlordians with a safe place to talk and support your mental health * 25 days holiday (plus UK Bank holidays) plus 1 day per full holiday year up to 32 days: We believe regular breaks are essential for well-being and we encourage (some may say expect!) all Goodlordians to take full advantage of their annual leave entitlement. * Supporting your family: we offer Goodlordians of all genders a generous 3 months of fully-paid time off to look after their new arrivals * Our team: we’re an energetic, sociable, and talented bunch who are super passionate about what we do and determined to make a difference. We’re all in it together, we learn from each other, we’re genuine and we don’t have time for politics WHAT’S NEXT? If you’re ready to help us on our mission to be the gold standard platform for renting, then click apply (2-3 minutes)! A full job spec is available on request. Goodlord wants applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life; we are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Creating a space where everyone feels included is central to who we are. Because we're an open book and we learn from each other, we actively champion diverse perspectives and unique life experiences. If there is anything you need to participate fully in the interview process, we'd love to hear about that too - please include it in your application. ** Please note, as we are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all Goodlordians are required to pass a thorough referencing check via Experian before joining the team. We will only ask for references at the point of making an offer. 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