Manager, HR Operations (f/m/x)

CEPRES  is the leading and fastest growing digital investment platform for private capital markets, an institutional asset class which became very relevant in global investment portfolios of sovereign wealth fund, insurances, pension plans and others. This global institutional client base benefit from our award-winning investment solutions for their investment activities while we connect via the CEPRES platform thousands of professionals to the largest private investment network worldwide.

CEPRES GmbH / Corp is headquartered in Munich and New York, with additional offices in Denver, Heidelberg, and several locations in the Middle East. Our team is incredibly diverse with over 20 nationalities globally. We value smart and innovative people who also work effectively in a team environment and who are global players.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the smooth running of all HR operations processes worldwide
• Management and further development of global HR service delivery
• Active co-designer of the global 3-role HR operating model (Process Owners, HRBPs, HR Ops)
• Translating Process Owner standards into reliable, locally adapted execution
• Escalation point for HR Ops issues across all countries and EOR locations
• Deputy to the HR manager in operational and selected strategic issues

2. Payroll & Global Employment Models

• Overall responsibility for global payroll processing — internal and via external providers
• Management, quality assurance and governance of payroll service providers
• Selection, management and governance of EOR (Employer of Record) provider: (EOR operational onboarding flow — from contract to active employee, EOR / freelancer termination framework and compliance tracking, Ensuring payroll compliance, deadline adherence and data quality in all countries (DE, EG, PS, TR, US, and  Immigration tracking and work-permit coordination across EOR and employed populations)

3. Establishment & Scaling of HR Structures

• Active participation in the design and implementation of scalable HR operations structures in close cooperation with the Head of HR
• Building a single source of truth for HR data
• Participation in the conception or independent implementation of the introduction and optimization of: (Digital personnel file, Archiving and documentation standards, Job and organizational structures, and End-to-end HR processes, especially the interface to talent acquisition)

4. HR IT & Data Excellence

• Active participation in the further development of the HR-IT landscape (HRIS, interfaces, tools)
• Active participation in the definition and independent implementation of HR KPIs, dashboards and reporting structures
• Collaboration in the design and development of structures for HR data analytics to support decision-making
• Ensuring data consistency and system integration

5. Core HR Processes

• Ensuring and continuous improvement of:
• Onboarding and offboarding processes
• Performance management and evaluation
• Salary review and compensation processes
• Define standards and ensure global consistency

6. Organizational Management

• Maintenance and further development of organizational structures and org charts
• Ensuring transparency and up-to-dateness of all organization-relevant data

Requirements

• Completed studies with a focus on HR, Business Administration or comparable
• min. 7 years of experience in a Senior HR Operations / HR Management role in an international environment
• In-depth know-how (or understanding and willingness to acquire know-how) in: (Global Payroll, HR-IT-Systems (z. B. HRIS), HR Governance & Policies, and Experience in dealing with EOR structures and international employment models)
• High implementation strength and hands-on mentality
• Sovereign stakeholder management at all levels
• Ability to structure and organize in complex environments
• Pragmatism paired with quality standards
• International mindset and intercultural competence
• Strong analytical skills and high affinity for data
• Structured, process-oriented and implementation-oriented way of working
• Ability to be effective both operationally and conceptually

Benefits

• Career Path  Step into one of the most in-demand and exciting industries in finance today. With us, you'll experience unparalleled opportunities for career growth and promotions, receive regular feedback, and benefit from mentorship provided by an international team of passionate experts. Be part of a unique growth story and take on an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic global environment.
• Culture That Drives Success  We are powered by core values that foster an entrepreneurial spirit, drive results, and empower ownership. At our company, collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. Transparency in company goals ensures you’re always part of the bigger picture.
• Commitment to Our People  We care deeply about our team, offering outstanding benefits and opportunities to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and international workplace
• Compensation of attractive package  that reflects your skills, contributions, and growth potential.