(Senior) People Operations & Talent Manager (m/f/d)

Let's win together

As our People Operations & Talent Manager, yo​​​​u will be the central person of our People Team (for now) and serve as the go-to person for all HR and People-related matters. In this role, you may also have the opportunity to lead a junior team member in the near future. You will oversee the entire employee life cycle—from recruiting and onboarding to payroll, labor law compliance, development, and offboarding ensuring a seamless experience for our growing and diverse workforce.

Your Role with us

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

  • Own the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing strategies, interviewing, and offer management.

  • Collaborate with hiring managers to fill roles across the company, with a focus on ramping up our new services business unit.

  • Leverage employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in a competitive tech market.

• Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Design and implement a welcoming, structured onboarding program for new hires, ensuring smooth integration into the team.

  • Manage the offboarding process to maintain positive relationships and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

• Payroll, Benefits & Labor Law

  • Oversee monthly payroll in partnership with finance/payroll providers, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

  • Administer and manage employee benefits, staying current on local market practices.

  • Maintain full compliance with German labor laws and regulations, updating policies and procedures as needed.

• Employee Relations & Engagement

  • Act as a first point of contact for all People-related inquiries, providing guidance to employees and managers.

  • Handle employee relations issues professionally, mediating conflicts and advising leadership on best practices.

  • Develop and drive engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive work culture.

• Performance Management & Development

  • Implement and refine performance review processes that enable regular feedback, career development, and growth opportunities.

  • Identify training needs in collaboration with managers and facilitate learning programs that support employee development.

• Strategic Initiatives & Team Leadership

  • Partner with the leadership team to develop a strategic People roadmap, focusing on sustainable growth and retention.

  • Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and identify areas for continuous improvement.

  • Potentially supervise and mentor a junior People/HR professional, shaping a growing People Team.

• Support for New Services Business Unit

  • Work closely with management to define staffing needs and roles for the newly introduced services business unit.

  • Develop tailored onboarding and training programs to support rapid ramp-up of this new area.

• Culture & Employer Branding

  • Promote a high-performing, inclusive culture that aligns with company values.

  • Drive communication strategies to showcase our culture and opportunities both internally and externally

What you bring to the table

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).

  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a tech or startup environment with at least 2 years in Talent Acquisition and 2 years in People Operations each.

  • Proven track record in payroll management and understanding of German labor law is essential.

• Language Skills

  • Fluency in English and German is required (both written and spoken).

• Technical & Professional Skills

  • Solid experience working with HRIS, ATS, and standard office tools (e.g., MS Office/Google Workspace).

  • Strong knowledge of German labor laws, including contract management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks and dead