Position Overview:
This is a vacancy for a hybrid role (2-3 days/week on-site) at our HQ in Tutzing. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity.
At Lobster, we believe People & Culture is a strategic driver of company success. We're building a progressive, tech-savvy, and international people function that enables our teams to thrive in a dynamic growth phase.
We are seeking a Team Lead People Operations (m/f/x) to join our People & Culture team, reporting to the Chief People Officer. In this player-coach role, you'll lead a small team of three while staying hands-on with the work yourself. You'll build the foundational infrastructure for a smooth, scalable employee experience, optimize our HR systems and data, and partner closely with our People Business Partners and cross-functional teams.
This role is perfect for someone who loves getting into the details, is excited about leveraging data and AI to improve processes, and wants to build something great from the ground up.
Ready to make an impact?
You’ll get to take ownership of:
* Coaching and developing a team of 3 while staying hands-on with operational work yourself; fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
* Building and optimizing our foundational People Ops infrastructure - from employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, changes, exits) to compliance frameworks and smooth execution across multiple countries.
* Overseeing multi-country payroll preparation with external providers and managing employee benefit programs across regions in partnership with Finance.
* Driving data quality, system optimization, and automation in Personio; building dashboards and exploring AI solutions to streamline workflows and scale efficiently.
* Partnering closely with People Business Partners to enable them with accurate data, smooth processes, and responsive operational support.
* Collaborating with Finance, Legal, IT, and Sales Ops to align processes and solve cross-functional challenges.
* Ensuring compliance with German and European labor law while continuously improving how we work - identifying painpoints, testing solutions, and rolling out improvements.
We’d love to meet someone with:
* Strong communication skills in German and English (other languages are a plus).
* Extensive HR/People Operations experience in fast-paced, international environments, with proven team coordination or lead experience.
* Deep knowledge of German labor law and compliance; familiarity with other European markets (NL, FR, UK) is a bonus.
* Solid hands-on experience with payroll preparation, managing external payroll providers, and benefit administration.
* Strong expertise in HRIS systems - Personio experience strongly preferred - and genuine excitement about using data and technology to improve HR.
* A player-coach mentality: You're comfortable leading and coaching others while rolling up your sleeves and doing the work yourself.
* Curiosity about AI, automation, and new tools - you're excited to experiment and build smarter ways of working.
* Strong process-building skills with a service-oriented mindset focused on delivering smooth, user-friendly experiences.
* Detail-oriented, structured, and pragmatic - you know when to optimize and when to move fast.
You can look forward to:
* The opportunity to build foundational People Ops infrastructure in a growing, international tech company
* A modern, spacious office with a view of Lake Starnberg in Tutzing
* Subsidised lunches in our in-house restaurant
* A personal learning and development budget
* 30 vacation days per year
* Up to 20 days of remote work per year from any EU country
* Bike leasing through our partnership with JobRad
* Opportunity to work flexibly from home
* Team evenings every Thursday with refreshments covered by the company
* A company pension plan (bAV)
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
Lobster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where empathy and respect guide our interactions.
About us
Lobster is a pioneering no-code software company that enables organisations to unlock the full potential of their data. Its comprehensive Data Platform allows companies to integrate, manage, and automate data efficiently, while its Data Network facilitates secure and seamless data exchange between partners and systems. From connectivity to consumable Data Products, Lobster’s solutions empower businesses across industries to stay agile and competitive. With a presence in DACH, the UK, France, Scandinavia, and the Benelux region, Lobster serves over 2,000 customers globally.