People Operations Specialist (German speaking)

We’re Ace & Tate – and yes, we make glasses. But more than that, we make working here worth your while.

We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist (German speaking) at our Amsterdam HQ, 32–40 hours.

This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone who recently graduated or is ready for a first career move into HR and People Operations.

What our People Operations Specialists do

• Support our retail teams, become the first point of contact for HR-related questions from employees and store managers across the DACH region
• Keep operations running smoothly, manage our HR administration, including contracts, change letters, and employee documentation
• Support payroll processes, prepare monthly people updates and collect relevant information on joiners, leavers, absences, and employee changes
• Own our HR systems, maintain and update employee information in HiBob and support retail scheduling processes in Tamigo
• Help managers stay ahead, proactively communicate about contract expirations, policy updates, and legislative changes
• Deliver a great employee experience, provide hands-on support with care, accuracy, and a people-first mindset
• Contribute to team projects, support People Partners with research and operational improvement initiatives
• Support workforce management, assist with scheduling, leave registration, and timesheet corrections across our retail stores

You have

• A strong interest in HR and People Operations, some experience in HR, administration, or retail operations is a plus
• Educational background, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Language skills, a good understanding of German and English; Dutch is a big plus
• Attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines accurately
• A proactive mindset, confidence working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with changing priorities
• People-first approach, genuine motivation to create a positive employee experience
• Tech affinity, experience with HiBob or Tamigo is a plus, but not required

What we offer

• €3.333-€3.500 per month, including 8% holiday allowance. The salary within this range depends on experience.
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Time off that counts 25 holidays per year (full-time) plus tenure-based extra days (2 after 1 year, 3 after 2 years)
• Company pension plan
• Travel support reimbursement if living more than 10 km from HQ
• Wellbeing support collaboration with ClassPass and unlimited mental health support via OpenUp
• Optical perks continuous free updates of your eyewear collection plus great discounts
• Benefits at Work access to a discount platform for products and services.
• Healthy lunches & snacks daily nutritious lunch and healthy snacks
• A culture to love participation in events planned by our CultureClub