Senior HR Manager (All Genders)

STARK; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead labor law and HR operations across multiple demands. You will be the first point of contact for labor law inquiries, manage HR administration, and support payroll and onboarding/offboarding processes.

You will ensure policy compliance while enhancing the employee experience in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 7+ years in HR, strong communication, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
• Profound experience with HR administration, payroll processes, and labor laws.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a people-first mindset.
• Fluent English and German, preferably at C1/C2 level or above.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proactive and structured approach to work with attention to detail.
• Experience with HR software and digital tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support employee requests related to HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying relevant data.
• Handle administrative HR tasks, including contract management, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Assist in developing and optimizing HR processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with other HR team members to enhance the overall employee experience.

Skills

HR management

HR administration

Payroll processing

Labor laws

Problem solving

Communication

Fluent English

Fluent German

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

HR software

Team collaboration

English-German bilingual

Tools

Personio

Job description

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

About the Team

You will be part of the global HR Team, reporting to the Team Lead Ops.

Your Mission

As an Senior HR Manager with a strong focus on labor law and operations you will be responsible for ensuring smooth and effective HR related legal processes across various demands. You will serve as the first point of contact for labor law inquiries, manage HR administration, and support operations. Your expertise in HR operations will help create a seamless employee experience while ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support employee requests related to HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying relevant data.
• Handle administrative HR tasks, including contract management, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Assist in developing and optimizing HR processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with other HR team members to enhance the overall employee experience.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
• Profound experience with HR administration, payroll processes, and labor laws.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a people-first mindset.
• Fluent English and German, preferably at C1/C2 level or above.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proactive and structured approach to work with attention to detail.
• Experience with HR software and digital tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

Nice-To-Have

• Experience with Personio.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.