People (HR) Generalist

Choco is on a mission to enable the global food system to become sustainable by optimizing the way food is sold, ordered, distributed, and financed. Our AI-focused software connects distributors with their customers to operate waste-free and efficiently.  A problem of this magnitude requires a massive scale and only the best people will be able to solve it. Are you in?

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As a HR Generalist, you are building the foundations of your HR experience in regional employment law, compliance, and payroll. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic HR Generalist to join our growing HR team. In this entry-level role, you will support HR initiatives by partnering with business leaders to drive organisational performance and employee engagement. Your responsibilities will include managing various stages of the employee lifecycle and assisting with payroll, as well as other HR-related initiatives.  This role is a great opportunity for an aspiring HR professional to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The Role

• Employee Lifecycle: You will take ownership of different stages of the employee lifecycle and be the primary point of contact for our employees. 

  • Onboarding: You will be responsible for maintaining our global onboarding program

  • HR Administration: You will provide employees with essential employment documents, including contracts, amendments, employment verifications, etc.

  • Employee Relations: You will support performance evaluations and initiatives to foster a positive and productive work environment.

• Payroll: You will execute the payroll process internally with support from the payroll owner and collaborate with our external payroll provider.

What we're looking for

• Fluent in German (min. C1) and fluent in English (business proficiency required)

• You are passionate about the onboarding experience, understanding its key role in setting employees up for success at Choco.

• You proactively educate yourself on HR labour law and compliance to ensure adherence to regulations and best practices.

• You support all aspects of the employee experience with attention to detail, ensuring every employee has a positive experience, even in challenging situations such as separations, resignations, and performance discussions.

• You actively seek opportunities to assist your teammates, particularly during time-sensitive tasks such as employment contracts, verification, visa and payroll docs. 

• You independently identify areas for improvement within the employee lifecycle and HRIS data, offering solutions to enhance documentation and organization.

• You are excited about working from the office 3-4 days per week.

• Ideally you have gained experience in HR before, such as working student roles or first working experiences.

• While not required, it’s a plus if you have initial experience with payroll and can prepare it independently.

Choco was founded in 2018 in Berlin. Now, we are a dedicated team of over 200 Chocorians across Europe and the US. We seek hungry and humble individuals who embrace hard work, put our team first, and are committed to building a lasting company. Our mission demands urgency and speed while maintaining a long-term vision.

In just five years, Choco has raised $328.5 million and achieved unicorn status in 2022, with a valuation of $1.2 billion. We're supported by some of the world’s best investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Coatue Management, and LeftLane Capital.

Choco is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.