People Operations Manager

Core Mission:

Build and operate scalable HR processes for Hypersonica DE using AI automation. Own onboarding, employee lifecycle management, compliance, and performance coordination - with a focus on designing repeatable, AI-enabled workflows that grow with our company.

Support our Head of People and Performance across day-to-day people operations like:

• Onboarding & Lifecycle:
  • Execute end-to-end new hire onboarding: documentation, contracts, culture, system setup, compliance checks
  • Design AI-assisted workflows to automate repetitive tasks and scale seamlessly
• Data & Systems
  • Maintain clean, accurate employee records in HiBob/SAP Success Factors
  • Implement AI-driven validation and anomaly detection to ensure data integrity
• HR Processes
  • Coordinate performance cycles (probation, objectives, feedback, documentation)
  • Ensure compliance with German employment law, security, and data protection
  • Build reusable templates and workflows managers can execute independently
• Automation & Iteration
  • Identify broken or slow processes; redesign using AI tools for efficiency
  • Continuously test, measure, and optimize workflows for scale
  • Reduce manual touchpoints through intelligent automation
• Reporting & Insights
  • Create dashboards for headcount, onboarding, probation, turnover, absence
  • Use AI to surface trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with our Talent, IT, Finance, Security, Facilities teams on employee onboardings and transitions
  • First point of contact for German employees on onboarding, benefits, policies

• Proven HR operations background with German employment law in a start-up or fast-moving business.
• Hands-on experience building and using AI tools for HR automation, data analysis, and document generation.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, complex processes.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (HiBob, Success Factors, or equivalent).
• Data-driven mindset, s
  rong written communication skills. Able to work with senior leaders, managers, engineers, and new starters with confidence and professionalism.
• Discreet, mature and trusted with confidential people matters.
• Proactive by default. Comfortable operating in a high-performance environment where standards are high, pace is fast, and people decisions matter.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, engineering, manufacturing, technology, or another high-consequence environment preferred.
• Bachelors degree, or similar professional qualification in HR, Business or similar subject is preferred.
• Motivated by building a people function that increases company velocity, protects standards and helps exceptional people do their best work.
• Fluent in German and English

• New starters are onboarded cleanly, quickly and with no avoidable confusion.
• HRIS tools and people records are accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Our processes like probation, performance, and onboarding are tracked and followed through and can scale.
• HR administration is compliant, fast, and reliable.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.