People Operations & Engagement Specialist (f/m/d)

About GotPhoto/fotograf.de

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.

GotPhoto.com | fotograf.de is dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow - from photo management to payment, combined with a user-friendly platform. Making them more successful and spending more time behind the lens!

Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.

We’re building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive – including you! Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before!

The Role

Your mission

GotPhoto is seeking an enthusiastic People Operations & Engagement Specialist to join our People & Culture team in Berlin (working from our office at least 2-3 times a week) to ensure our People Operations run smoothly and employees receive timely, compliant support. Furthermore you will be the culture ambassador, making sure our GotPhotographers feel supported, engaged and welcome, whether they work remotely or from the office.

As we grow and expand, we recognize the need for a dedicated People Operations & Engagement Specialist to join our team and help us scale our processes with operational excellence. This role will act as the main point of contact for People Ops topics in Europe, providing accurate payroll, documentation, and employee support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting People Operations in Europe, with a special focus on Germany
• Owning events & engagement activities for the team, and acting as a culture ambassador for GotPhotographers everywhere.
• Ensuring the GotPhoto office in Berlin is a thriving hub and has everything our GotPhotographers need to feel welcome
• Owning Look & Feel of the office and liaising with external providers and suppliers.
• Supporting with payroll and benefits in Europe, in collaboration with our external payroll provider
• Owning and updating employee data and files, including contracts, certifications, and work permits
• Steering the onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes for employees across Europe
• Maintaining and improving our HRIS (Personio), ensuring accurate data and efficient reporting
• Owning of health & safety tasks in Europe and supporting ongoing compliance topics

We are looking for:

• 2-5 years of experience in People Operations, ideally in start-ups or international environments
• Agile, outgoing mindset paired with creativity to foster innovative, engaging people initiatives, as well as a love for all things People!
• Knowledge of German labor, tax, and social security law. - European legal understanding is a plus!
• Proficiency with HRIS tools (preferably Personio) and strong process management skills
• Tech savviness - it's easy for you to come up with creative solutions to use our internal applications (Personio, Probiono, etc.) to automate and digitalize certain tasks
• Fluency in German (C1+) and strong English communication skills

The Perks

• We work in a flexible hybrid model at GotPhoto, leveraging the best of both worlds, with our office at Hausvogteiplatz serving as our central hub for collaboration in Berlin
• Education budget, that allows you to grow professionally and explore new ideas
• Unlimited holidays (26 days is the minimum)
• Workation in a different country for up to 2 months per year
• Want to learn another language? You get access to Lingoda.
• Flexible Employee Benefits through Probonio: Your monthly budget allows you to choose the benefit that best suits your needs, including popular options like the Urban Sports Club Membership.

A Final Word:

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and personality. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is the right thing to do and is central to our success.