Senior HR Project & Process Manager

<span>Join us as a Senior HR Project &amp; Process Manager and directly shape our significant growth journey. One of your focus areas will be designing and steering the HR setup for new regions. This role also puts you in charge of key annual HR cycles, continuous process improvement, and various cross-functional initiatives. If you thrive on managing complexity and have a proven track record, we'd definitely like to talk.</span><br/><span>The </span><b>applike group</b><span> is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies, and companies. We have already founded 5 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: </span><b>adjoe</b><span> is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. </span><b>justDice</b><span> is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. </span><b>Sunday </b><span>is a next-generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. </span><b>justtrack</b><span> offers unique software to automate the entire mobile user acquisition process, and </span><b>GameGame</b><span> creates engaging mobile games for the world’s biggest brands. Yet more to come.</span><br/><span>Under the umbrella of the media company </span><b>Bertelsmann</b><span>, we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to challenge yourself and work in a high-performance environment, you’ve come to the right place!</span><br/><b>Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!</b> <h3>What you will do: </h3> <ul> <li>Organizing and steering HR-related aspects for the opening of new regions (e.g., employment models, contractual matters, benefits, insurance, pension, benchmarks)</li> - Create an HR Go-To-Market blueprint - Organize and support the opening of new regions with all HR-related aspects - Manage cross-team aspects and keep stakeholders informed<li>Organization and oversight of key annual HR cycles (e.g., performance feedback review, salary increase &amp; promotion cycle)</li><li>Oversight and/or support of core HR processes and initiatives </li> - Due diligence, evaluation &amp; implementation of new tools, projects, and processes (e.g., payroll improvement, HR ticket systems, …) - Review and adjustments of existing or creation of new processes - Ensure cross-team information and stakeholder management“ - Special projects” within HR or with cross-functional scope<li>Ownership of our cross-regional salary and benefits landscape in collaboration with TA, HR Managers, and the business</li><li>Teamwork: Supporting the HR team on ongoing and ad hoc matters as needed (e.g. payroll preparation)</li><br/></ul> <h3>Who you are: </h3> <ul> <li><b>Experience:</b> 7 years+ of relevant HR experience, with a track record of successfully leading projects and implementation of new impactful initiatives</li><li><b>Education:</b> Completed university degree in Business Administration/HR or a comparable qualification; certificate in project-/process management is a plus</li><li>Experience in a multi-company setting, collaborating across various regions and navigating a period of significant growth and expansion</li><li>Knowledge of HR processes &amp; cycles, HRIS systems, and operational HR topics</li><li>Experience in project management and process optimization</li><li>Strong analytical skills, a structured working style, and strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to coordinate and manage across departments and locations</li><li>English and <b>German</b> language skills on level B2 or above</li></ul> <h3>Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions</h3> <ul> <li><b>Invest in Your Future:</b> Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.</li><li><b>Easy Arrival to applike:</b> From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition—from learning German to a relocation package that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.</li><li><b>Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond:</b> We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li