Senior People Operations Manager – Strategic & International Operations

Your role

In the role as Senior People Operations Manager
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Strategic & International Operations (all genders), you take on a strategically shaping function within our People organization. As a highly experienced People Operations professional, you design and elevate structures, processes and standards that enable sustainable and scalable growth. Your focus lies not on day-to-day administration, but on strengthening our People Operations excellence with a clear perspective on scalability, compliance and international markets.

Experience in supporting or building structures across multiple EU markets is highly valuable. You act as a key point of contact for other People Operations Managers and work closely with our HR Business Partners and the Chief People Officer to ensure alignment, clarity and long-term impact.

• Strategically develop and scale our People Operations structures and processes
  , with a strong focus on operational excellence and process standardization across international markets
• Take ownership of leveraging the full potential of and continuously optimizing Personio as our core HR system
• Ensure legally compliant, efficient, and scalable processes across the entire employee lifecycle, while accommodating local labor laws and market-specific requirements
• Act as a trusted sparring partner on labor law, structural, and process-related topics for peers, HR Business Partners, and the CPO, providing guidance in complex cross-border scenarios
• Develop, harmonize, and implement international People processes to support market expansion, with a particular focus on Poland, Italy, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, ensuring alignment with global standards while respecting local regulations
• Lead or contribute to strategic HR projects such as the ongoing development of Compensation & Benefits frameworks, Job Architecture, and Salary Bands, factoring in cross-market complexity and scalability

• Degree in HR, Law, Business Administration or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in People Operations with strong operational expertise, including at least 2 years in a more strategic People-focused role
• Practical experience with Personio as well as in-depth knowledge of German labor law and hands‑on experience handling complex employment law matters
• Experience working in international structures or supporting multiple markets is a strong advantage
• Experience in building or further developing Compensation structures, Job Architecture or Salary Bands is a plus
• Excellent English skills and fluent German (minimum C1 level)

• An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the BVG ticket
• Your career is unique. That’s why we offer the opportunity for tailored Learning & Development as well as (Leadership) Coaching programs, designed to support your personal professional journey on an individual basis
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enjoy a little joy every month with our ‘Product of the Month’ and celebrate your birthday with an exclusive birthday gift
• We believe great things happen when we meet in person, which is why we embrace a hybrid model with one home office day per week – up to two depending on the area you are working in – and up to two weeks per year working from abroad
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day

Sabrina Thome