HR officer
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HR officer
A person who works professionally in the human resources department of a company. They deal with tasks such as hiring, supporting, and managing employees.
Ich habe morgen ein Vorstellungsgespräch mit einem Personaler der Firma.
Tomorrow I have a job interview with an HR officer from the company.
The word 'Personaler' (HR officer) is derived from 'Personal' (staff), which means 'Mitarbeiter' (employees) or 'Belegschaft' (workforce). The ending '-er' here refers to a male person who works professionally with staff.
Die Personalabteilung sucht einen neuen Personaler.
The HR department is looking for a new HR officer.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of work, job applications, and company structures. People talk about 'Personaler' (HR officers) when it comes to job interviews, hiring, or personnel management.
Der Personaler hat mir bereits eine positive Rückmeldung zu meiner Bewerbung gegeben.
The HR officer has already given me positive feedback on my application.
Common formulations refer to the application process. Typical phrases are 'ein Gespräch mit dem Personaler führen' (to have a conversation with the HR officer), 'vom Personaler kontaktiert werden' (to be contacted by the HR officer), or 'den Personaler überzeugen' (to convince the HR officer).
Im Vorstellungsgespräch musst du versuchen, den Personaler von deinen Fähigkeiten zu überzeugen.
In the job interview, you have to try to convince the HR officer of your abilities.
