People Operations Specialist (all genders) Klim Everything starts with soil.

AgFunder; Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Urban Sports Club membership

Subsidised Deutschlandticket

Company pension scheme

Team lunches

Regular team events

Job summary

AgFunder is looking for a People Operations Specialist in Berlin to oversee and enhance People Operations across the organization. You will own core processes including payroll, employee lifecycle, and compliance while ensuring efficient operations and solid employee experiences.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of HR experience, a strong understanding of German labor laws, and communication skills. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model and additional benefits, including team events and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in People Operations or HR in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong knowledge of German labor law and HR processes.
• Experience working in international or multi-country setups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and run all core People Ops processes including payroll and recruiting.
• Identify inefficiencies and continuously improve People Ops workflows.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.

Skills

People Operations

German labor law

Stakeholder management

Fluent in English

Detail-oriented

Job description

As our People Operations Specialist, you will ensure seamless, scalable, and compliant People Operations across the organisation. By owning end-to-end execution and continuously improving processes, you will enable Klim to grow efficiently while maintaining a strong employee experience and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities

People Operations

• Own and run all core People Ops processes, including payroll, contracts, recruiting coordination, employee lifecycle, and compliance
• Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely execution of all HR operations
• Maintain and improve employee records, documentation, and HR systems

Process Optimisation & Scalability

• Identify inefficiencies and continuously improve People Ops workflows
• Build structured, scalable, and well-documented processes across multiple countries
• Introduce automation and system improvements to reduce manual work and increase efficiency

Employee Lifecycle & Experience

• Ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Maintain a high-quality employee experience across all touchpoints
• Strengthen clarity, transparency, and trust across the organisation

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as trusted partner to leadership on operational people-related topics
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and organisational topics
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and external partners

Complex Topics & Projects

• Manage sensitive HR topics
• Lead cross-functional operational projects (e.g. office expansion, OKR processes)
• Ensure consistent, compliant, and structured handling of complex situations

  Your profile

  • 3+ years of experience in People Operations or HR in a fast-growing environment
  • Strong knowledge of German labor law and HR processes
  • Experience working in international or multi-country setups is a plus
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently
  • Highly structured, detail-oriented, and reliable
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly hands-on and proactive, with a strong bias for action in fast-paced environments
  • Fluent in English and German

  Your benefits

  • Opportunity: Be part of our journey from the very beginning, working on an equal footing with the leadership team to build a new company.
  • Impact: Make a daily and active contribution to combating climate change, promoting consumer education, and fostering fair conditions for our climate-conscious farmers.
  • Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects and enjoy a high degree of creative freedom.
  • Flexible work model: At Klim, we foster a flexible, hybrid work approach and facilitate remote work (within the EU). It is advantageous for this role if you live in Berlin or can be present in our office regularly.
  • Additional benefits for full time, permanent employees: We offer membership in the Urban Sports Club or subsidisation of the Deutschlandticket, a company pension scheme, plus team lunches (if based in Berlin) and regular team events.