HR Generalist (Maternity cover)

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join us on a full-time, maternity cover assignment at our company of 110 employees. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle administration in a dynamic IT/tech environment with a strong emphasis on social security (TB), labour law and administrative compliance, ensuring our HR processes remain reliable and transparent. You will be part of a compact, yet efficient HR team consisting of 4 full-time colleagues plus 1 intern.

Key Responsibilities 

Full-scope HR administration and compliance (primary focus) 

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle administration from entry to exit. 

• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, amendments, and official employer certificates. 

• Keep HR systems accurate and up to date; handle all status changes (promotions, team moves, etc.). 

• Administer annual leave, sick leave, collect and track medical certificates. 

• Manage benefit enrollment and execute periodic HR communications. Proactively monitor and implement changes in Hungarian labour law, social security (TB), and tax regulations. 

Complete coordination of entry and exit processes  

• Own the administrative coordination of onboarding and offboarding. 

• Support onboarding days and follow up on individual onboarding plans. 

• Analyze results of onboarding engagement surveys.

• Track maternity/parental leave processes (absence – return – re-onboarding).

• Keep systems, Confluence pages, email distribution lists, and access rights up to date. 

Recruitment support (periodic task, not primary focus)  

• Collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment needs. 

• Write and publish job advertisements. 

• Manage ongoing candidate communication and interview scheduling. 

• Support the offer process and administrative onboarding steps.

• Prepare periodic recruitment reports and manage satisfaction surveys. 

HR projects and continuous improvement  

• Actively participate in HR projects and cross-functional workgroups. 

• Support the rollout, operation and optimization of our existing and future HRIS systems. 

• Prepare or proofread internal newsletters and communications.

• Liaise with external partners.

Experience 

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.

• Strong Hungarian HR administrative background: confident knowledge of labour law, social security (TB), and payroll basics. 

• Experience working in an IT / Tech / Software development environment is an advantage. 

• Recruitment experience with white-collar or IT positions.

• Daily hands-on experience with HRIS systems, participation in system implementation or optimization is a significant advantage.

Skills and competencies 

• Confident knowledge of Hungarian labour law, social security (TB), and employee lifecycle administration. 

• Excellent documentation, contract administration, and data accuracy skills. 

• Strong awareness of GDPR and compliance requirements. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets. 

• Very good task management, prioritization, and attention to detail.

• Clear and professional communication with employees and stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of English (both written and spoken), fluency in Hungarian.

Attributes 

• True HR admin mindset: high tolerance for repetitive, detail-oriented tasks. 

• Absolute reliability, confidentiality, and process-oriented thinking. 

• Proactive, solution-focused attitude with a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Comfortable working independently while maintaining excellent (internal) stakeholder alignment. 

• Strong sense of ownership and urgency when quick and accurate action is required.

What we offer 

• Professional development within an international, technology- and people-focused company.

• Quiet & convenient work environment with the opportunity to work from home for work-life balance.

• Extra days off for our employees on their birthdays and for mental recharging.

• Being part of the day-to-day development of a self-developed, high-traffic streaming service platform.

• A combination of a big company and a startup environment, offering the advantages of both: stability and flexibility.

• Small teams where all team members are actively involved in the decision-making process.

• Trainings, self-learning opportunities (LinkedinLearning).

• All You Can Move sport pass or Medicare private health insurance, team building budget and quarterly company events.

• A culture built on trust, personal accountability, and the freedom to work independently without micromanagement.