The interview process at applike group is seamless, fast, and fun for you! Recruiting is a two-way street, so that’s why our process is designed for both you and us to get to know each other. Our Talent Acquisition team is there to guide you through the process, making sure you will receive the best candidate experience. The process is usually divided into 5 major steps:First InterviewIn the first interview you will meet someone from the Talent Acquisition team to get to know more about the company, our culture and the open role.Case Study StepWe designed this step to get a deeper understanding of your skills and also give you some insights into tasks that might be awaiting you in the new role.#### (Senior) HR Manager (f/m/d)* Hamburg* applike group* HR* Full-timeApplike is seeking an experienced and proactive HR professional to drive our HR solutions in alignment with the business. As a **(Senior) HR Manager**, you will be responsible for 1-2 of our portfolio companies, primarily focused on tech, mobile gaming, and user acquisition.In this pivotal role, you will be the primary HR contact for employees and leadership, overseeing the complete employee lifecycle. You’ll manage operational HR tasks, facilitate initiatives to drive our performance culture, employee experience, skills development, and contribute to workforce planning and organizational design, in close partnership with business leaders. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will work on cross-functional HR projects for group-wide impact and collaborate closely with managing directors, team leads, and the broader People, Office, IT, and Finance teams.The **applike group** is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies, and companies. We have already founded 5 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: **adjoe** is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. **justDice** is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. **Sunday**is a next-generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. **justtrack** offers unique software to automate the entire mobile user acquisition process and **Tabbler** creates engaging mobile games for the world’s biggest brands. Yet more to come.Under the umbrella of the media company **Bertelsmann**, we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to challenge yourself and work in a high-performance environment, you’ve come to the right place!**Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!**##### What you will do:##### Who you are:- **Extensive HR Expertise:** 5+ years of hands-on HR experience, demonstrating:– In-depth knowledge of the entire scope of HR Operations.– Solid experience in HR BP and/or Organizational Development initiatives– Track record in a fast-paced tech start-up environment, ideally tech or mobile gaming.- **German Labor Law Proficiency:** Very solid understanding of German labor law and HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle.- **Stakeholder Management:** Demonstrated expertise in balancing diverse (HR) interests within a group of companies with varying needs.- **Adaptability in Dynamic Environments:** Proven ability to navigate and thrive in growing and evolving organizations.- **Intercultural Competence:** Strong intercultural skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and international stakeholders.- **Confident Communicator:** Articulate communicator at all levels, including senior leadership and external partners (e.g., authorities).- **HRIS & Data:** Experience with HRIS tools (ideally Personio) and a strong commitment to organized, data-driven HR practices.- **Language Proficiency:** Business fluency in English, written and spoken. **Fluency in German is a plus.**##### Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions- **Invest in Your Future:** Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.- **Easy Arrival to applike:**- **Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond:** We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).- **Thrive Where You Work**: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.- **Join the Community!** Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.##### The Interview Process:- 1st Interview with TA- Case Study- 2nd Interview with Head of HR & HR Manager- 3rd Interview with Managing Director and Head of HR- **HR Operations & Administration:** Manage daily HR operations, e.g. relocation, visa, promotions, L&D, data/reporting, and documents.- **Seamless Onboarding:** Ensure a best-in-class onboarding experience.- **Partner with Leadership & Employees:**– Contribute to a **high-performance culture, employee engagement,** and **feedback loops.**– Provide expert advice and guidance in **sensitive employee relations cases.**– Identify and address **skill gaps**, facilitating **development** initiatives with leadership.– Support **organizational change initiatives**, ensuring transparent communication and employee buy-in.– **Coach** and **guide first-time and experienced managers** to strengthen leadership capabilities and people management practices.- **Collaborate on HR Projects:** Engage in cross-functional HR projects designed to elevate business impact, enhance employee experience, and optimize overall HR operations.- **Data-Driven HR & Knowledge Management:** Maintain accurate HR data and streamline knowledge using HRIS (Personio) for workflows, payroll, and information sharing.manage\_search### Do some research!We will give you all the information about the role & company’s culture, but it’s always nice to see how you perceive us after doing some online detective workperson\_celebrate### Let your personality shineIt is a recruiting process, but this doesn’t mean you can’t loosen up and showcase your personality. We are looking for an authentic character and we are open to having some small talk or a funny joke thrown into the mix. This might even show us that you’re a good cultural fit. Remember, we like to have fun!## Finding Home Abroad – Relocation StoriesWe’re supporting new colleagues from all over the world to move to Hamburg, Germany – see what they have to share about their relocation experience:“Moving to Hamburg was a breeze thanks to adjoe/applike. They managed every detail, from flights to accommodation, and their thorough support made me feel valued even before starting my new role. The entire experience was smooth and memorable, making my transition to this beautiful city unforgettable.”Kim – adjoerelocated from the PhilippinesWe aim to make our recruiting process as fast and efficient as possible, but the duration can vary depending on the role you are applying for. Usually we are really fast, though (less than 4 weeks).Yes, if you see multiple roles open that match your skill set, you can apply for them simultaneously. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and contact you about the role that best seems to match your skills.Yes, if you