The role can be based at any of our German bases (FRA, HAM, NUE or LEJ). Due to the nature of the position, frequent visits to our other German bases as well as to our HQ in Tallinn will be required.
- Oversee employment contracts, amendments, employment standards and compliance with applicable German labour law requirements
- Handle or coordinate employee disputes, terminations, investigations and other employee relations matters in cooperation with HR and Legal where required
- Act as local contact for German tax offices, social security agencies, labour offices and other authorities; coordinate registrations and required submissions
- Support the Tallinn payroll team with German payroll, tax and social security questions and local escalations
- Provide support for German labour-law topics and more complex HR questions from crew members, managers and the HR team in Tallinn
- Support new crew onboarding activities in Germany and provide a local HR presence
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, payroll providers and other German HR service providers when required
- Identify recurring German HR topics and improve local processes, documentation and cooperation between German operations and HR in Tallinn
- Provide advice and support on union-related topics, including employee relations issues with union relevance, consultation requirements and communications with employee representatives, in cooperation with HR in Tallinn and Legal where required
Requirements
- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, labour relations, business administration or a related field
- 5+ years similar working experience
- Practical experience with German employment matters and HR administration
- Fluent English and German skills
- Practical knowledge of German employment law and HR processes
- Experience in both unionised and non-unionised environments
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and advise stakeholders confidently
- Aviation HR experience is bonus
Benefits
At Marabu Airlines, you will join an international team in a dynamic and friendly working environment.
- Inspiring and truly unique experience at the newest Estonian airline
- 35 calendar days of annual leave
- Day off on your birthday
- Staff discounted airfares through myIDTravel
- Special discounts on Marabu flights
- EGym membership
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and multicultural industry-leading team
Marabu Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and able to contribute.
Skills Required
- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, labor relations, business administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of similar work experience
- Practical experience with German employment matters and HR administration
- Fluent English and German language skills
- Practical knowledge of German employment law and HR processes
- Experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and advise stakeholders confidently
- Aviation HR experience
What We Do
Marabu Airlines OÜ is an Estonian leisure airline founded in Tallinn in November 2022. The carrier connects travelers from Germany with holiday destinations around the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Canary Islands, Portugal, and Spain. It operates modern Airbus A320neo aircraft and emphasizes caring, reliable, comfortable, and efficient service, helping passengers reach seaside vacations with a contemporary, customer-focused travel experience for leisure travelers.
