HR-Specialist SEA (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Step into an exciting role at BIRKENSTOCK as an HR Specialist (m/f/d), where you will shape our retail workforce through end-to-end recruitment while supporting vital HR operations and fostering an exceptional employee experience.

 

YOUR SHOES TO FILL

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage the full recruitment cycle for retail roles, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline: Identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates through job portals, social media, and professional networks to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• HR Administration & Documentation: Maintain employee records in HRIS systems and ensure accurate HR documentation, reporting, and compliance with internal policies.
• HR Operations & Onboarding: Support core HR processes including leave administration, payroll preparation, benefits coordination, and onboarding of new hires.
• Employee Relations & HR Initiatives: Contribute to employee engagement, training initiatives, HR reporting, and exit interviews to support a positive workplace culture.

 

YOUR WALK OF LIFE

• Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years of HR experience with exposure to both recruitment and HR administration.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Recruitment & HR Systems Expertise: Experience with recruitment platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, JobStreet, Glassdoor) and familiarity with HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.
• Skills & Working Style: Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Engaged, positive, and hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. 
• Industry & Market Knowledge: Experience in luxury retail recruitment and understanding of Singapore labor laws or the Southeast Asia HR market is highly desirable.

 

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!
Please hand in your application in English.