People Operations Lead (m​/f​/d

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Do you love structured HR processes, think strategically, and maintain a clear overview even amidst daily operational business? Then take responsibility for our core HR processes as Team Lead HR Operations and actively support the further development of our people  this key role, you ensure that our HR organization operates efficiently, transparently, and scalably. You serve as the central point of contact for managers regarding HR-related matters and, together with the Head of People & Organization, drive the advancement of modern HR structures, automation, and process optimization.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for HR Operations and HR Administration within the Iron Maxx Group
• Functional leadership and professional development of the HR Operations team
• Prioritization and management of all HR-related matters in day-to-day operations
• Close collaboration with the Head of People & Organization on the strategic development of the HR function
• Acting as a sparring partner for executives and management on HR-related issues

• Ensuring efficient, transparent, and legally compliant HR processes across the entire company
• Further development and standardization of existing HR processes and structures
• Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows within the HR organization
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimization within HR

• Responsibility for HR administration for over 100 employees
• Managing and optimizing onboarding and offboarding processes
• Ensuring structured management of personnel files and HR documentation
• Managing absences, contracts, and administrative HR processes
• Developing efficient employee lifecycle management

• Managing collaboration with external payroll service providers Preparing and reviewing monthly payroll
• Analyzing personnel costs and relevant HR metrics
• Generating HR reports and analyses for management
  HR Development & Organization
  • Supporting the development of training and career paths for employees
  • Fostering knowledge transfer and employee development within the company
  • Further developing feedback, performance, and development processes
  Operational Excellence
  • Digitizing and automating HR processes
  • Identifying and eliminating inefficient workflows in daily HR operations
  • Building scalable HR structures to support our continued company growth
  Your skillset - as strong as our protein
  • 5+ years of professional experience in HR operations or HR management
  • Solid knowledge of labor law, payroll, and HR administration
  • Experience in managing and optimizing complex HR processes
  • Experience in HR controlling and reporting
  • Ideally, initial leadership experience or responsibility for HR projects
  • Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office
  • Strong communication and advisory skills when interacting with management
  • Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style
  • Hands‑on mentality and high resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Very good German skills and good English skills