Human Resources (Recruitment) Officer (m/f/d)

Canada’s official representation in Germany includes the Embassy of Canada in Berlin, as well as consulates in Düsseldorf and Munich. Members of the team work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary and international environment. The role of the three offices and their more than 100 Canada based and locally engaged staff is to develop the relationship between Canada and Germany across a number of areas.

Based on the Common Services Delivery Framework at Global Affairs Canada, Common Service Delivery Points (CSDPs) provide operational services in finance, recruitment for locally engaged staff (LES Staffing), and contracting & procurement to other Canadian Embassies, High Commissions, and Consulates in their respective regions of the world. The CSDP section in Berlin provides these services, advice and support to client offices across Europe and Africa, adhering to departmental procedures in order to ensure a standardized and consistent approach throughout the network.

The CSDP section in Berlin is seeking a:

Human Resources (Recruitment) Officer (m/f/d)

The HR (Recruitment) Officer will provide expert staffing support ensuring compliance with best practices in information management, HR procedures, Government of Canada Locally Engaged Staff (LES) employment regulations, and local labor laws.

• Drive Recruitment Success – Advise and guide clients throughout the staffing process, from recruitment strategy development to assessment tool design and evaluation.
• Deliver Exceptional Client Service – Build strong relationships with clients, providing tailored staffing solutions and ensuring a seamless, professional recruitment experience.
• Interpret Policy & Ensure Compliance – Provide expert recommendations on policies, directives, and staffing standards to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Support HR Planning – Contribute to business line planning by developing operational goals, policies, and solutions that align with organizational needs.
• Lead & Collaborate – Co-lead a team of 10 with employees in two locations, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.

Essential qualifications include a university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) or a combination of education and experience (completion of a post-secondary certification of a minimum of one year or successful completion of a minimum of three years of university studies; and a minimum of five years of professional (work) experience in the following areas with no less than one year of experience in each area: Interpreting and implementing the internal policies of an organization; Providing advice and guidance in a client service environment; Working in Recruitment or Human Resources or Supervising employees)

Essential qualifications also include an advanced level in English (comprehension, written and spoken). The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years of professional experience in interpreting and implementing the internal policies of an organization, a minimum of two years of professional experience providing advice and guidance in a client service environment; as well as professional experience in human resources or recruitment.

The position is full time (37.5 hours per week) and indeterminate. The starting salary is 65,331 EUR gross per annum. As per current terms and conditions, additional benefits include a yearly bonus of 13th month’s salary, a 14th half month’s salary bonus, 30 days of annual leave for a 5 days working week and a performance based annual salary increase.