HR Operations Manager (m/f/d)

About BEAT81

At BEAT81, we’re on a mission to revolutionize fitness by merging technology, group training, and expert coaching. As a rapidly growing fitness-tech startup, we empower people across Europe—and soon the world—to Sweat Smarter Together. Through innovative HIIT & RIDE workouts, real-time heart rate monitoring, and gamification, we’re transforming the traditional fitness experience into something dynamic, personalized, and impactful.

We’re building a global leader in fitness and technology with a world-class team. At BEAT81, we value passion, potential, and fresh perspectives.

Role: HR Operations Manager

As an HR Operations Manager at BEAT81, you’ll take full ownership of core people operations—ensuring processes from onboarding to payroll and compliance are optimized for efficiency and impact. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces complexity, and brings both structure and innovation.

You will:

1. Own and optimize onboarding and offboarding processes, creating a seamless employee journey.
2. Manage contracts, documentation, and HRIS data (Personio) for accuracy and efficiency.
3. Lead payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in collaboration with Finance.
4. Oversee absence and leave management, including long-term sick leave and policy updates.
5. Ensure compliance with labor laws, proactively addressing risks and maintaining best practices.
6. Manage the People inbox with a solution-oriented approach, providing timely communication.
7. Administer ESOP documentation and support employee understanding of equity participation.
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge documentation in Confluence and standardize HR processes.
9. Support international team members and candidates with visas/work permits, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
10. Support strategic reporting and people analytics to inform decision-making.

You have:

1. Proven experience in People Operations, HR administration, or similar roles, preferably in fast-paced, international, or scaling startups.
2. Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance in Germany.
3. Experience with ESOP administration and supporting employees' understanding of equity.
4. Familiarity with visa and work permit processes for international employees in Germany.
5. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for managing contracts and documentation.
6. Hands-on experience with HRIS tools (preferably Personio) and payroll processes.
7. A proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
8. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
9. Experience maintaining knowledge-sharing platforms like Confluence.
10. Fluency in English and German.

Benefits

• Unlimited BEAT81 workouts for you and a guest, plus membership to John Reed Berlin Bötzow.
• Support for professional development with a dedicated budget.
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Meditopia and 7Minds for well-being.
• Company events including annual BEAT Connect in Berlin, monthly meet-ups, and parties.
• Perks like free drinks, snacks, and energizing amenities.
• Quarterly health initiatives for physical and mental well-being.
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Private company pension plan with Stuttgarter Versicherung.
• Access to FutureBens for sustainable employee offers.

BEAT81 is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.