Hiring in Germany – Employee Recruitment Guide & Process

Описание: Looking to hire staff in Germany? This video covers key details on the market, compliance, contracts, benefits and more. Dig deeper in our in-depth guide: https://joinhorizons.com/countries/ge...

Sections & Timestamps:
0:00 Labor Market Overview
0:16 Hiring Contracts & Culture
0:34 Employer Responsibilities
1:20 Setting up an entity or use an Employer of Record
1:49 Compliance Considerations
1:58 Termination Policies
2:40 Other Hiring Factors
3:12 Additional Resources

Germany has a robust labour market full of skilled, timely staff perfect for remote work arrangements. However, German hiring laws can be complex for foreign employers. This video provides an in-depth overview so you can build your team confidently.

First, understand Germany’s labour pool – high education levels produce professionals fluent in English with in-demand abilities. Contracts prize punctuality and clearly outline duties/pay. Interviews often involve thoughtful discussion of qualifications.

As the employer, you must arrange contributions to social security, income tax, health insurance, pension plans and accident coverage for staff. These employer-funded benefits reflect Germany’s ethos around supportive workplaces. Additional perks like transit subsidies are common as well.

Compliance considerations are also key when structuring contracts. Germany limits temporary deployments to 18 months under the AÜG framework. Using an Employer of Record like Horizons helps navigate this legally. Under their labour leasing license, you avoid establishing a local subsidiary. Instead, they handle localization and act as the legal employer. Read more on how AÜG impacts EOR services here: https://joinhorizons.com/how-to-navig...

Termination policies differ depending on permanent versus temporary hires. The former requires fair severance packages after 6 months, while temp staff aren’t due severance. Proper communication is essential throughout.

Other German hiring factors:

5 day, 40-hour workweeks
Overtime restrictions
Rising minimum wage, now €12/hour
20-30 vacation days mandated
Maternity, sick leave and more to foster work-life balance

For tailored consulting and advice on expanding your team into Germany, speak to our experts today: https://joinhorizons.com/contact