HR Operations / People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

HR Operations / People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

We are a growing technology start-up that was born out of a project within Agile Robots SE, one of Europe’s leading robotics and AI companies.

To support our journey, we are looking for an HR Operations / People Operations Manager who will take ownership of our day-to-day HR processes and administration. This role is key to ensuring a smooth employee experience, reliable HR operations, and compliant processes – and will form the backbone of our HR setup as we continue to scale.

You will work closely with leadership and our senior HR stakeholders and play a central role in building robust structures that allow our team to focus on what they do best: building outstanding technology.

Your Responsibilities

1. HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage employment contracts, amendments, certificates, and reference letters
• Handle onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end, including feedback interviews
• Maintain employee files and documentation (digital & compliant)
• Act as first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions

2. Payroll & External Partners

• Prepare and validate payroll data in collaboration with our external payroll provider
• Manage communication with tax advisors, social security offices, and authorities if needed
• Ensure accurate handling of absences, parental leave, sick leave, and other statutory matters

3. HR Systems & Data

• Own, maintain and improve our HRIS Personio
• Ensure data quality, reporting, and documentation standards
• Own or support the setup and improvement of HR tools and workflows

4. Process & Compliance

• Establish and continuously improve HR operational processes and policies
• Ensure compliance with labor law and internal policies
• Support audits or due diligence processes when required
• Work closely with leadership and a senior HR advisor
• Enable strategic HR work by keeping operations stable and efficient
• 2–5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or People Operations
• Solid knowledge of local labor law and HR administration processes
• Fluent German and English skills
• Experience working with HR systems (Personio is a strong plus)
• Confident in payroll preparation and coordination with external providers
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, changing environment

Your Profile

• Highly reliable, structured, and service-oriented
• Hands-on mentality – you enjoy making things work
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive information
• Pragmatic and solution-driven
• Clear communicator, both in writing and verbally

What we offer

• A key role with real impact on our company’s growth and culture
• High ownership and responsibility from day one
• The opportunity to build and shape HR operations from the ground up
• Close collaboration with founders and senior leadership
• A dynamic start-up environment with short decision paths

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.