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Job description

Location: Berlin / Remote

We are working exclusively with a dynamic and fast-growing startup who is looking for a People Operations Manager to join their People team. This role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, across multiple locations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring employees are set up for success and in driving the organization’s operational excellence.

The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from the office, with occasional in-office requirements to handle employment-related documentation. Proximity to the office in Berlin is necessary for ease of commuting.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee HR operations: contracts, onboarding/offboarding, payroll, benefits, and EOR setups.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and GDPR across locations.
Enhance employee experience through performance, engagement, and lifecycle initiatives.
Optimize compensation, benefits, and payroll accuracy with market benchmarking.
Manage HR systems, ensure data accuracy, and lead vendor negotiations.
Collaborate with Talent, Finance, and Operations to align people processes.
Develop HR policies and advise employees and managers on best practices.

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