People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Your mission:
We are a fast-growing deep tech company of ~150 people looking for a curious and flexible HR all-rounder to join our People & Culture team. You will own a broad range of responsibilities from hands-on payroll and recruitment to analytics dashboards and strategic HR projects - and have real visibility and impact from day one.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and the leadership team on all people-related topics from day-to-day questions to sensitive conversations and organizational changes.
• Own the full recruitment cycle from selecting channels and screening candidates to offer meetings and contract preparation.
• Prepare monthly payroll end-to-end in coordination with our external payroll provider.
• Build and maintain HR dashboards, track key people metrics, and deliver clear reporting to leadership to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead strategic HR projects that strengthen our people processes, compensation structures and overall employee experience. 
• Ensure a smooth onboarding and offboarding experience and actively support managers in optimizing team processes.
• Serve as a reliable contact for external authorities and service providers.

Your profile:
• University degree in HR, Psychology, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR role, ideally in a dynamic tech, startup or aviation/drone environment.
• A true all‑rounder with genuine curiosity to learn and the flexibility to move between operational and strategic work every day.
• Solid knowledge of German labor law and payroll compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with HR data, dashboards and reports.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.
• Confident with M365; experience with Personio or a comparable HRIS is a strong advantage.

What you bring as a perfect candidate:
• You take real ownership and accountability for your topics and like to drive them independently from idea to implementation.
• You have a hands‑on and pragmatic mindset.
• You are creative and solution‑oriented, enjoy improving processes and finding smart, simple solutions together with stakeholders.
• You enjoy working closely with people, are approachable and empathetic, and like being the first point of contact for employees and the leadership team.
• You like organizing internal events and are happy to support the team in office management topics when needed, contributing to a positive atmosphere in the office.

What we'll offer:
• A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
• Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
• Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
• Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
• Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass  – your wellbeing is a priority.
• On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.

Why us?:
• A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
• A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
• A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
• Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
• A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.