Senior HR Manager (m/f/d)

Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us! 🚀
At Inkitt, we believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to discover hidden talents and turn them into globally successful authors. Traditional publishing often leaves authors behind with human editors responsible for selecting books fit for publication. Inkitt is a pioneer at the forefront of data-driven publishing. By inventing an algorithm which analyzes users' reading behavior to identify hits, we have removed subjectivity from the traditional publishing equation. This gives Inkitt the unique ability to discover hidden talents that might otherwise have gone unnoticed 🔎
Are you a builder? We are looking for the change-makers of the world; the people who build the blueprint anytime they are unsatisfied with the status quo. Come build The Disney of the 21st Century with us by developing our books, audiobooks, creation of games, TV shows and movies!

What you'll do:

• Be the first point of contact for employees; you support Inkers throughout the employee lifecycle and take care of any associated administrative tasks
• Work with the People team to develop strategies, policies and initiatives that align with the business direction in addition to our mission, vision and values
• Build trusted relationships at all levels to advise on topics such as performance management, employee engagement and career development
• Take on strategic HR projects
• Manage end-to-end pre-onboarding, onboarding, and off-boarding management for all German and EU employees
• Prepare all data for Payroll in collaboration with our amazing Finance Team
• Ability to draft and correct contracts and amendments
• Liaison with company stakeholders and follow-up approval workflow
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR-related matters
• You will be a key user of our HR systems and responsible for all employee data
• Relocation & Visa Support. You are also the contact person for our company's Benefits and administration
• Ownership of all organizational and coordination tasks and services in our office. You will also have the opportunity to implement new practices and automate existing office processes
• Reception and distribution of packages

Who you are:

• Startup hungry; you excel in a fast-paced, scrappy environment and you welcome new challenges 
• Committed to building an in-person work culture; you prefer a hybrid work model
• In office at our Berlin location at least 3x a week
• Expert knowledge of German Labor Law
• Experience working with Payroll
• Full professional proficiency (both written and verbal) in English is required
• German language proficiency: Proficient User (C2) or native speaker
• Technical courage - the ability to work with a variety of HR tools
• Excellent attention to detail and very good organizational skills
• Able to deal with ambiguity and work well under pressure to meet deadlines within short time constraints whilst maintaining the utmost attention to detail
• Has the ability to work reliably both independently as well as with other Inkers across the company

What we offer:

• 🚀 Stock options for all full-time employees! We believe everyone deserves a piece of ownership for when we become the Disney of the 21st Century
• 🚀 Newly launched 401k to help you save and invest in your future (US)
• 🚀 Health benefits that align with your local market, offering a variety of different coverages for medical, dental and vision 
• 🚀 A hybrid model in San Francisco and Berlin offices where 3 days per week are dedicated to in-person collaboration in parallel with remote work 
• 🚀 Lunches served in San Francisco Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 🚀 Lunches and dinners served in Berlin Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• 🚀 Professional coaching for People Managers and employees who have been with Inkitt for 2+ years
• 🚀 Dedicated budget for team-building events
• 🚀 Employee Referral Bonus
• 🚀 Free access to our Galatea App, get your read on 
• 🚀 Unlimited budget for self-development books, on us
• 🚀 Donation to charity of your choice on your work anniversary 
• 🚀 Stocked micro-kitchens with snacks and drinks to keep you energized 
• 🚀 Class Pass health club for US Inkers to feel their best!
• 🚀 Berlin'ers gym membership
• 🚀 Berlin'ers virtual assistant
• 🚀 Arguably the best perk? Getting to bring your fur-ever friend to our Berlin and San Francisco offices

How we've been doing:

• We're a well-funded, mission-driven, series B company with top-tier investors like NEA, HV Capital, and Kleiner Perkins. Recently, Inkitt has raised $59 million, which is one of the largest Series