People Operations Specialist (German speaking)

Ace and Tate; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

25 days annual leave

Company pension plan

Travel reimbursement

Mental health support

Optical perks

Discount platform (Benefits at Work)

Job summary

Ace & Tate in Amsterdam HQ is hiring a People Operations Specialist (German speaking) for 32–40 hours per week. This entry-level role supports HR administration, payroll processes, and worker experience across the DACH region, acting as a first point of contact for employees and store managers.

You’ll maintain HiBob and Tamigo data and help with policy updates. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, 25 holidays, a pension plan, travel reimbursement, mental health support, optical perks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• German and English language skills; Dutch is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.
• Proactive and people-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support our retail teams, become the first point of contact for HR-related questions from employees and store managers across the DACH region
• Keep operations running smoothly, manage HR administration, including contracts, change letters, and employee documentation
• Support payroll processes, prepare monthly people updates and collect information on joiners, leavers, absences, and changes
• Own our HR systems, maintain and update employee information in HiBob and support retail scheduling in Tamigo
• Help managers stay ahead, communicate about contract expirations, policy updates, and legislative changes
• Deliver a great employee experience, provide hands-on support with care and a people-first mindset
• Contribute to team projects, support People Partners with research and improvement initiatives
• Support workforce management, assist with scheduling, leave registration, and timesheet corrections

Skills

HR interest

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

People‑first mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HiBob

Tamigo

Job description

People Operations Specialist (German speaking)

32 - 40 hours

Hi, we’re Ace & Tate – and yes, we make glasses. But more than that, we make working here worth your while.

We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist (German speaking) at our Amsterdam HQ, 32–40 hours.

This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone who recently graduated or is ready for a first career move into HR and People Operations.

What our People Operations Specialists do

• Support our retail teams, become the first point of contact for HR-related questions from employees and store managers across the DACH region
• Keep operations running smoothly, manage our HR administration, including contracts, change letters, and employee documentation
• Support payroll processes, prepare monthly people updates and collect relevant information on joiners, leavers, absences, and employee changes
• Own our HR systems, maintain and update employee information in HiBob and support retail scheduling processes in Tamigo
• Help managers stay ahead, proactively communicate about contract expirations, policy updates, and legislative changes
• Deliver a great employee experience, provide hands‑on support with care, accuracy, and a people‑first mindset
• Contribute to team projects, support People Partners with research and operational improvement initiatives
• Support workforce management, assist with scheduling, leave registration, and timesheet corrections across our retail stores

You have

• A strong interest in HR and People Operations, some experience in HR, administration, or retail operations is a plus
• Educational background, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Language skills, a good understanding of German and English; Dutch is a big plus
• Attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines accurately
• A proactive mindset, confidence working in a fast-paced, scale‑up environment with changing priorities
• People‑first approach, genuine motivation to create a positive employee experience
• Tech affinity, experience with HiBob or Tamigo is a plus, but not required

What we offer

• €3.166 – €3.500 per month based on full-time, including8% holiday allowance.
• The salary within this range depends on experience.
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Time off that counts 25 holidays per year (full-time) plus tenure‑based extra days (2 after 1 year, 3 after 2 years)
• Company pension plan
• Travel support reimbursement if living more than 10 km from HQ
• Wellbeing support collaboration with ClassPass and unlimited mental health support via OpenUp
• Optical perks continuous free updates of your eyewear collection plus great discounts
• Benefits at Work access to a discount platform for products and services.
• Healthy lunches & snacks daily nutritious lunch and healthy snacks
• A culture to love participation in events planned by our CultureClub

Why Ace & Tate?

HQ is where we shape every part of the Ace & Tate experience. It’s fast-paced, collaborative and full of space to grow. Growth here means:

Real ownership from day one

You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities (not just tasks) and supported to deliver work that matters.

Can I work hybrid or remote?

Yes! HQ teams follow a hybrid model, working three days from the office. Remote work is possible for a limited number of roles, and details about eligibility or visa support are always listed in the job description.

What’s it like to work at Ace & Tate HQ?

HQ is collaborative, fast-paced and inspiring. You’ll work with cross-functional teams on projects that shape the brand, products and customer experience. Creativity, initiative and curiosity are encouraged from day one.

Are there opportunities for growth at HQ?

Yes. We support internal mobility and personal development. From leading projects to moving between teams like Product, Marketing or Operations, there’s room to grow, gain responsibility and make a meaningful impact.