Team Lead, People Operations

Stellenbeschreibung:

Autonomous leadership of the People Operations function
Take ownership of our salary band framework once the initial rollout is complete and further develop it
Promote and embed our new feedback-culture frameworks so they are actually practiced, not just published
Lead how we use AI in People Operations. The tools are already available — applying them effectively is new territory
Lead HR-related projects to improve collaboration and internal processes
Implement strategic decisions
Develop and maintain official company policies
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee-related HR matters
Own the full recruiting process, including interviews, candidate communication and applicant management in German and English
Continuously optimize and improve recruiting processes
Prepare monthly payroll
Communicate with external institutions such as health insurance providers
Monitor vacation requests and sick leave notifications
Own employee onboarding and offboarding
Maintain employee data in our HRIS (Personio)
Formalize our ways of working. Some processes are already documented, others are incomplete or outdated — you will turn them into a unified, reliable single source of truth
Prepare HR-related documents, including employment contracts, certificates and references in German and English

Requirements

Successfully completed commercial vocational training, a degree in business administration, human resources, or an equivalent qualification
At least 5 years of professional experience in HR management and recruiting
Solid, practical knowledge of German labor law, including contract drafting, terminations and compliance; experience supporting an international workforce
Strong organizational skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
High level of self-motivation, ability to work independently, and experience in a remote work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and outstanding communication abilities
Languages: business-fluent German and English (minimum C1). German is required for employment contracts and legal matters; English is the primary working language of our international team
Strong affinity for IT and a good understanding of software
Drive to identify opportunities for using AI in People Operations and the initiative to implement them proactively without waiting to be asked

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including recruiting, employee onboarding, and compliance with German labor law. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance People Operations and improve internal processes while maintaining effective communication in both German and English.

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