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HR Manager | People & Payroll (all genders)

Sdui
Germanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2025

About the role

Our mission

Founded in Koblenz in 2018, Sdui has grown to become one of Europe's fastest-expanding EdTech companies. Today, five companies work together as Sdui Group. With over 230 international employees across five locations, Sdui Group actively shapes the future of education. Digital solutions serve schools, preschools, entire federal states, and regions by enabling seamless communication, efficient administration, and personalized learning - all while remaining inclusive, intuitive, and fully compliant with data protection regulations.

We empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow.

Your mission

As People & Payroll Manager, you will own the processes that shape the employee experience, support your colleagues with clarity and care, and continuously enhance HR operations through structured workflows and smart use of our HR software. You will also take charge of payroll and personnel administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience for everyone across the Sdui Group.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare and review payroll-relevant data for monthly payroll accounting
  • Maintain HR master data and manage digital personnel files, including deadline tracking
  • Create and process HR documents such as employment contracts, amendments, and certificates
  • Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll, tax, and social security matters
  • Handle certificate and reporting requirements, liaising with external institutions such as employment agencies, health insurance providers, and authorities
  • Manage and further develop HR software (Personio) and support the optimization of group-wide HR processes

What you’ll bring

  • A reliable, detail-oriented working style and full confidentiality when handling sensitive data
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset when supporting employees
  • Solid experience in German payroll, including relevant legal frameworks (tax, social security, maternity/parental leave, continued pay)
  • Confidence in working with payroll and HR systems (e.g., DATEV LODAS); experience with Personio is a plus
  • Very good German and English language skills

Where you’ll be

You live in Koblenz or the surrounding area and will come into the office twice a week. The rest of the time, flexible remote work is possible, giving you the freedom to balance focus time and team collaboration. This position can be full-time or part-time (32–40 hours per week).

What we offer

  • Social Impact: Sdui’s vision is to transform the daily life of schools. We empower humans to transform education for a better tomorrow! In addition, you can take two days off per year for volunteer activities.
  • Flexibility & New Work: Flexible working hours, remote work, and workations within the EU (plus Switzerland and the UK) are possible.
  • We care about Mental Health: All employees have access to OpenUp, an online service for mental health and personal development.
  • People Development: Active learning time, courses via a learning platform, and ongoing professional development opportunities are already in place and continuously evolving.
  • We love our Team: You’ll be part of a motivated team that supports one another. A positive working atmosphere is essential to us. We also offer a “team-building budget” for shared workshops and team events.
  • We embrace Start-Up Culture & Growth: You want to take on responsibility, love challenges, and grow with us? Perfect! We are committed to continuously improving collaboration and ensuring that everyone can actively contribute to shaping the company.
Additional Benefits:
  • 30 days of vacation, plus half-days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
  • Your four-legged friend is welcome at our offices
  • Free German and English lessons

Your contact

Maren Besand – Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
We’re excited to get to know you! The best way to apply is directly through our career portal.

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