People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Weiterstadtpermanent

We are a fast-growing deep tech company of ~150 people looking for a curious and flexible HR all-rounder to join our People & Culture team. You will own a broad range of responsibilities from hands-on payroll and recruitment to analytics dashboards and strategic HR projects - and have real visibility and impact from day one. <ul><li>Serve as the first point of contact for employees and the leadership team on all people-related topics from day-to-day questions to sensitive conversations and organizational changes.</li><li>Own the full recruitment cycle from selecting channels and screening candidates to offer meetings and contract preparation.</li><li>Prepare monthly payroll end-to-end in coordination with our external payroll provider.</li><li>Build and maintain HR dashboards, track key people metrics, and deliver clear reporting to leadership to support data-driven decisions.</li><li>Lead strategic HR projects that strengthen our people processes, compensation structures and overall employee experience. </li><li>Ensure a smooth onboarding and offboarding experience and actively support managers in optimizing team processes.</li><li>Serve as a reliable contact for external authorities and service providers.</li></ul>

<ul><li>University degree in HR, Psychology, Business or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in an HR role, ideally in a dynamic tech, startup or aviation/drone environment.</li><li>A true all‑rounder with genuine curiosity to learn and the flexibility to move between operational and strategic work every day.</li><li>Solid knowledge of German labor law and payroll compliance.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and confidence working with HR data, dashboards and reports.</li><li>Proven ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.</li><li>Fluency in written and spoken German and English.</li><li>Confident with M365; experience with Personio or a comparable HRIS is a strong advantage.</li></ul>

<ul><li>You take real ownership and accountability for your topics and like to drive them independently from idea to implementation.</li><li>You have a hands‑on and pragmatic mindset.</li><li>You are creative and solution‑oriented, enjoy improving processes and finding smart, simple solutions together with stakeholders.</li><li>You enjoy working closely with people, are approachable and empathetic, and like being the first point of contact for employees and the leadership team.</li><li>You like organizing internal events and are happy to support the team in office management topics when needed, contributing to a positive atmosphere in the office.</li></ul>

<ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass – your wellbeing is a priority.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.</li></ul>

<ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(32,32,32);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.</li></ul>

People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

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