David A.
Senior Human Resources Generalist @Ryanair Engineering Germany GmbH
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Human Resources Generalist @Ryanair Engineering Germany GmbH
Berlin, DE
Focus: People Operations · Payroll · HRIS · Employee Lifecycle · German Labour LawProvide end-to-end HR Generalist and People Operations support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, contract changes, absence management, offboarding) for a multinational technical workforce.Coordinate and support monthly payroll processes in close collaboration with external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with German labour and social security law.Act as a key HR point of contact for employees and managers on operational HR topics, including working time, absences, salary changes, contract addenda, and HR documentation.Maintain and ensure high-quality employee master data across HRIS and time-tracking systems (Personio, Atoss), with strong focus on data integrity, GDPR compliance, and audit readiness.Support immigration and work permit processes for international employees, including documentation, deadline tracking, and coordination with external authorities.Draft, review, and manage employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, and HR letters in line with German labour law requirements.Monitor HR-relevant deadlines and compliance timelines, including probation periods, contract renewals, certifications, and sickness documentation.Produce HR reports and Excel-based analyses (headcount, absence metrics, payroll reconciliation) to support management decision-making.Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of HR operations processes in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
EDUCATION
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
M.A. Research Training Program in Social Science (M.A. RTP), Political Science and Government; Comparative analysis of political systems
ABOUT DAVID A.
Senior HR Generalist with strong hands-on experience in People Operations, payroll administration, HRIS management, and employee lifecycle support within fast-paced, international private-sector environments.I specialise in operational HR execution: onboarding and offboarding, payroll coordination, work permits and immigration processes, HR data governance, and the practical application of German labour law in day-to-day business. My work focuses on accuracy, compliance, and scalable HR processes that support both employees and management.Currently working in an aviation engineering environment, I manage HR operations for a multi-national workforce, optimize payroll accuracy, and maintain high-quality employee data across HRIS and time-tracking systems (Personio, Atoss, BambooHR, ADP/SAP). I regularly collaborate with payroll providers, external partners, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex operational cases.I am particularly strong in process improvement, reporting, and HR analytics, using Excel-based analysis to improve data quality, transparency, and decision-making. I thrive in roles that require structure, ownership, and close collaboration, and I am motivated by building reliable HR operations in growing organisations.
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