HR Operations Manager (all genders)

Jacobian; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading HR services company in Munich is seeking an experienced HR Operations & Compliance professional. You will manage HR operations, ensure compliance with German labor laws, and coordinate payroll processes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in HR with a strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance. This role offers a hybrid setup with flexibility and autonomy.

Leistungen

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for ownership

Flat hierarchies and short decision paths

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Administration role.
• Strong understanding of German employment law, payroll processes, and HR best practices.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with HR data and tools.
• High attention to detail and structured working style.

Aufgaben

• Own and improve HR operations and ensure compliance with German labor law.
• Coordinate payroll for Germany and manage benefits programs.
• Oversee operational aspects of the employee lifecycle including onboarding.
• Identify opportunities to automate HR processes and support HR projects.

Kenntnisse

HR Operations

German employment law

Payroll processes

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Jobbeschreibung

HR Operations & Compliance

• Own and continuously improve HR operations across our entities and EoR setups
• Ensure compliance with German labor law and coordinate with external partners for compliance in other countries
• Maintain employee records and HR data integrity across systems and tools
• Develop and document HR policies, processes, and templates for consistency and transparency
• Support audits, reporting, and GDPR compliance

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

• Oversee and coordinate payroll for Germany and collaborate with international payroll/EoR providers
• Manage benefits programs and vendor relationships (health insurance, pension, perks, etc.)
• Support the annual compensation and performance review cycles
• Maintain salary structures and ensure internal and external equity

Employee Lifecycle

• Manage operational aspects of the employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, and changes
• Prepare and issue employment‑related documents (contracts, amendments, certificates)
• Collaborate with the HR Generalist (Germany) to ensure a seamless employee experience and proper documentation
• Ensure our HRIS and other systems reflect accurate, up‑to‑date information

Tools, Processes & Projects

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes
• Lead or support HR projects (system implementations, process harmonization, data reporting)
• Act as a go‑to expert for HR systems and operational excellence

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist, or HR Administration role
• Strong understanding of German employment law, payroll processes, and HR best practices
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills; comfortable working with HR data and tools
• High attention to detail, structured way of working, and strong ownership mindset
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment
• Experience in M&A, post‑merger‑integration of HR processes
• Experience coordinating with EoR providers or managing global HR compliance is a strong plus

Benefits

• Be part of a small, collaborative, and international People team that's shaping the foundation for future growth
• Opportunity to take real ownership and build scalable HR processes across countries
• Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a culture that values initiative and continuous improvement
• Hybrid setup in Munich with flexibility and autonomy