Your role
In the role as Senior People Operations Manager – 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.
1. Strategically develop and scale our People Operations structures and processes, with a strong focus on operational excellence and process standardization across international markets
2. Take ownership of leveraging the full potential of, and continuously optimizing, Personio as our core HR system
3. Ensure legally compliant, efficient, and scalable processes across the entire employee lifecycle, while accommodating local labor laws and market-specific requirements
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
Your profile
7. Degree in HR, Law, Business Administration or a comparable qualification
8. 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
9. Practical experience with Personio as well as in-depth knowledge of German labor law and hands-on experience handling complex employment law matters
10. Experience working in international structures or supporting multiple markets is a strong advantage
11. Experience in building or further developing Compensation structures, Job Architecture or Salary Bands is a plus
12. Excellent English skills and fluent German (minimum C1 level)
What we offer
13. An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
14. The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the BVG ticket
15. 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
16. We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
17. Enjoy a little joy every month with our 'Product of the Month' and celebrate your birthday with an exclusive birthday gift
18. 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
19. Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
20. 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
21. Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
22. We like to celebrate each other Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day
Contact
Sabrina Thome