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# Junior HR Generalist at 3E

- **Company:** 3E
- **Location:** Sofia, Bulgaria
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/3e/13f708eb-d002-41e0-953f-82934b0f885f

## Job description

[About 3E:](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/) 3E is a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We offer award-winning regulatory intelligence and AI solutions to help organizations protect people and products. With over 35 years of experience and a global presence, we empower our customers with innovative compliance solutions. You will get to work at a company that combines startup agility with the stability of an industry leader. Partner with enterprise customers and global experts to advance environmental safety and solve complex data science challenges. Join us and make an impact!

## About the Role

Are you an early-career HR professional with exceptional German language skills who enjoys learning, solving problems, and helping others? Join 3E's EMEA HR Operations team in Sofia, where you'll support employees across Germany throughout the employee lifecycle while building your career in an international organization. This role is dedicated to supporting our German employee population. You'll communicate daily with employees and managers in German, prepare German-language employment documentation, coordinate with German payroll and benefits providers, and help ensure compliance with German employment requirements. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal, you'll deliver responsive, high-quality HR support while helping create an exceptional employee experience. Beyond supporting day-to-day HR operations, you'll become a subject matter expert in German HR administration. You'll research unfamiliar topics, document HR processes, create Standard Operating Procedures, and help build knowledge that enables the broader HR team to better support employees across Germany. We actively embrace AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to improve efficiency, streamline administrative work, and enhance documentation, and you'll be encouraged to leverage these tools thoughtfully while protecting confidential information. This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, highly organized, enjoys continuous learning, and takes ownership of their work. As your experience grows, you'll also have opportunities to broaden your knowledge by supporting additional countries and contributing to global HR initiatives.

## What You'll Do

- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees in Germany.
- Prepare German-language employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, reference letters, and employee communications.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries in German and provide timely, customer-focused support.
- Support payroll administration, benefits administration, and time and attendance activities.
- Coordinate with German payroll providers, insurance providers, and other external vendors.
- Ensure compliance with German employment legislation and HR policies.
- Research HR topics, create documentation, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
- Partner with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external stakeholders to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.
- Support additional HR projects and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

What Makes You a Great Fit

- Native or C2-level German (written and verbal) is required.
- Professional English proficiency (minimum B2/C1).
- 0–3 years of experience in HR administration, HR Operations, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build trust in a remote environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Foundational knowledge of German labor law, employment practices, and HR administration.
- Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, or employee service functions is an advantage.
- Experience with HRIS, employee case management, or time and attendance systems is a plus.
- Comfortable using AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Naturally curious, proactive, and eager to learn, with a passion for creating exceptional employee experiences in a global environment.

Disclosures: 3E is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 3E is an [equal opportunity employer](https://www.3eco.com/about-3e/3e-careers/statement-equal-employment-opportunity) and does not discriminate based on any legally protected categories. For applicants who would like to request accommodation, please contact us here Visit our [Website](https://www.3eco.com) or follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3e-safer-world/) [Privacy Policy](https://www.3eco.com/privacy) and [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.3eco.com/3e-candidate-privacy-notice)

Agencies: 3E is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at 3E via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of 3E. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by 3E because of the referral or through other means.

## About 3E

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: An AI-driven software and data company that delivers trusted regulatory compliance and sustainability intelligence for chemical-intensive industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by New Mountain Capital)
- **Headquarters**: Carlsbad, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1988
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) software, regulatory compliance, chemical data management, product stewardship.
- **Target customers**: B2B enterprise – global manufacturers, chemical companies, retailers, pharmaceutical enterprises.
- **Mission**: “To enable a safer, more sustainable world by protecting people, safeguarding products, and helping businesses grow.” [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)

## Products & Services
- **SDS Management**: Automated authoring and management of Safety Data Sheets (1.7M+ SDS/year). [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)
- **Regulatory Compliance Software**: Tools for REACH, TSCA, PFAS risk management, labeling, emergency response, and supply chain data collection. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)
- **AI Solutions**: Expert-led, purpose-built AI with agentic reasoning for transparent, auditable compliance decisions – can be embedded into ERPs, EHS, PLM workflows. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)
- **Product Compliance**: Proprietary regulatory content covering 500,000+ substances, 3,000+ regulatory topics, and 160+ countries. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private; owned by New Mountain Capital)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $30M (LinkedIn); 5,000+ global customers; 1,000+ team members. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3e-safer-world) / [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company New Mountain Capital; strategic partners include SAP and ServiceNow. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)
- **Growth Signals**: Named a Fast Company “Most Innovative Companies” 2026; Verdantix Product Compliance Solutions Leader; Environment + Energy Leader Award 2026; acquisitions of Toxnot, Chemycal, Quick-FDS, and ChemChain since 2022. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3e-safer-world)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary regulatory data library** built over 35+ years – includes 20M+ SDS, 450,000+ physical/chemical/toxicological data points, 500,000+ substances. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)
- **Expert-led AI**: 160+ in-house regulatory analysts, chemists, toxicologists curate and train models – AI is purpose-built for regulated environments with human oversight and auditability. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)
- **Deep workflow integration** (SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, major ERPs) and flexible deployment options. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate AI-first innovation with agentic reasoning for compliance decisions.
- Embed regulatory intelligence directly into customer ERPs, EHS, and PLM systems.
- Expand PFAS risk management and sustainability capabilities.
- Continue global growth across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/) / [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Best of both worlds” – the agility of a startup with the stability of a 35-year industry leader. Mission-driven focus on safety and sustainability. Values include customer passion, accountability, transparency, and caring to challenge. [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/careers/)
- **Team**: 1,000+ employees across 14 locations globally; described as “exceptional minds from all over the globe.” [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/careers/) / [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)
- **Work policy**: Not explicitly stated; likely hybrid/office given 14 physical locations.
- **Engineering culture**: Work on proprietary AI and data systems for high-stakes regulatory environments; high customer retention (90%+ satisfaction). [3eco.com](https://www.3eco.com/)
- **Perks**: Opportunity to shape the future of regulatory AI; strong growth trajectory; global exposure.

## Sources
1. [3eco.com – Company Overview](https://www.3eco.com/)
2. [3eCo.com – Careers](https://www.3eco.com/careers/)
3. [3eCo.com – Why 3E](https://www.3eco.com/why-3e/)
4. [LinkedIn – 3E Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/3e-safer-world)
5. [3eCo.com – Leadership](https://www.3eco.com/leadership/)

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