Location: Munich, hybrid (2 days/week in the office, remainder remote)
Fixed-term until the end of February 2028
You will, together with our existing People Operations Manager, take operational responsibility for People Operations and ensure operational excellence across the employee lifecycle.
You act independently at a senior level, bring deep subject-matter expertise and take ownership of complex workstreams on our People & Organization agenda.
You serve as an experienced voice within the team and contribute your own standards for quality, compliance and employee experience.
You are independently responsible for complex and sensitive matters across the employee lifecycle, from difficult contract situations and special cases to ambiguous fixed-term, part-time or parental leave scenarios.
You are the subject-matter contact for contractual and social security (social insurance) questions and work confidently with external advisors (e.g., tax advisors, law firms).
You independently drive the development of our compliance topics (data protection, maternity protection, etc.) and manage implementation with a high degree of autonomy.
You lead complex P&O OKR workstreams and projects with scope from concept through rollout and actively shape the further development of our processes through technology and AI.
You provide sparring and mentoring for less experienced colleagues in the team.
Requirements
Completed degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources, Labor Law or a comparable field.
At least 6 years of professional experience in operational HR, ideally in a dynamic, international environment with hybrid or remote work, including independent management of HR projects (e.g., compliance build-out, system migration or process optimization).
Solid knowledge of German labor and social security law.
Ability to independently assess complex cases, including dismissal protection, AGG-related matters (General Equal Treatment Act) and social security questions.
Advanced experience with AI tools in an HR context.
High level of autonomy, strong judgment and confidence in handling sensitive issues and stakeholders at leadership level.
Discretion, professional distance, clear communication and a passion for building and shaping processes.
Business-fluent German and good to very good English skills.
Benefits
Responsible, interesting and varied tasks with plenty of scope for shaping your role in a dynamic company that values flat hierarchies and an open, relaxed working atmosphere where everyone is on a first-name basis
A friendly, open team of around 280 employees across Munich, Leipzig and Albourne (UK), with several office dogs at our locations
Flexible working hours (based on trust-based working time), home office options including a contribution toward your home-office equipment and the possibility to work from abroad for several months
28 days of annual leave plus the option to take up to 20 days of unpaid leave as well as special leave
Various internal and external development opportunities that you can choose independently based on your interests
Your mental well-being matters to us: through the OpenUp platform you can anonymously attend individual or group therapy sessions or speak 1:1 with licensed therapists
Various employee discounts – for people and pets!
Regular team, company and Family & Friends events
Need a break? Relax in our social area equipped with a foosball table or challenge colleagues on our cozy sofa area to a Mario Kart battle (or another Nintendo Switch game)!
Prefer not to eat reheated food or don’t want to wait for delivery? Our office features a high-quality, fully equipped kitchen where you can cook or bake great treats!
Free coffee, hot chocolate, tea and other cool soft drinks like water and juices, plus fresh fruit, small snacks and a well-stocked candy drawer are available free of charge
EGYM Wellpass membership: with our subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership you gain access to thousands of sports and wellness facilities – including gyms, swimming pools, climbing centers, yoga and Pilates studios and many more options. This lets you flexibly and nationwide pursue fitness and well-being in a way that best fits your routine!