Job Description

PERGOLUX is a premium outdoor-living brand that designs and delivers Scandinavian-inspired pergolas and accessories that elevate how people enjoy their outdoor spaces. As our new

HR Generalist

in Berlin, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient HR operations across multiple European markets. You’ll oversee payroll processes, collaborate with external partners, and support our people operations — helping us deliver an outstanding employee experience as we continue to grow across Europe.

About the Team

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You’ll be part of our global

People & Culture

team — a collaborative, forward-thinking group dedicated to building a strong and inclusive workplace. We value precision, transparency, and teamwork, operating across borders to support our colleagues and uphold PERGOLUX’s culture of integrity, ambition, and unity. You’ll work closely with local and international HR partners to ensure excellence in every part of the employee journey.

What You’ll Do

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Manage and oversee the timely preparation of payroll data across multiple countries (Germany, Norway, the UK, and others). Collaborate with payroll providers and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local labor and tax regulations. Review and validate payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions. Prepare and issue employment-related documents, including contracts, confirmations, and references. Track and manage employee absences; create HR reports and analyses. Maintain and update employee master data across HR systems. Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth experience. Identify and implement improvements in payroll and HR processes. Partner with the People Operations team to resolve employee requests effectively.

What You’ll Bring

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Completed education in HR Management or a related field, ideally with a focus on Payroll. 3–5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role, ideally with international payroll exposure. Strong knowledge of German payroll regulations and willingness to learn others (e.g., UK, Norway). High numerical and analytical ability; confident working with data and calculations. Excellent English and German communication skills, both written and spoken. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all HR processes. High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and time zones. Proactive, reliable, and structured working style with a focus on continuous improvement. Adaptable mindset and eagerness to learn in a dynamic, international environment.

What We Offer

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A dynamic international work environment in a rapidly growing company with many growth opportunities Central office location Hybrid work model (80% on-site | 20% remote) Employee events (summer party, Christmas party, after-work gatherings) Access to the Corporate Benefits portal Employee discounts on PERGOLUX products Strong focus on professional development and skill-building Free drinks and snacks * Employee referral program