People Operations Partner (m/f/x)

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

• Drive Results: We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
• Cultivate Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
• Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
• Adapt Boldly: We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

The Opportunity:

Our People Operations team is looking for a Germany-based People Operations Partner, in either Munich or Berlin, to join its dynamic team on a parental leave replacement contract. This role will support the German entity and assist with global operations, with a focus on shaping operational and administrative HR processes. As the company grows, this role will also help streamline HR processes and support automation initiatives.

This role offers a hybrid work environment with three days a week in our local office.

This position is a fix-term one year contract, with potential for extension based on business needs.

Your Mission:

• Be the primary HR contact for employees based in Germany
• Prepare payroll for the German entity and collaborate with external payroll providers
• Manage relationships with benefit providers
• Assist in optimizing and automating HR processes to increase efficiency as the company scales
• Ensure HR policies and processes stay compliant with local regulations and evolve with business needs
• Handle employee administration, including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding, ensuring smooth and compliant processes
• Support the People Operations team with various HR initiatives and projects across the organization

Note: This overview is subject to change as our needs evolve

What you need to succeed:

• Knowledge of German labor and social security laws
• Experience in assisting with payroll preparation in Germany
• Understanding of People Analytics or the ability to work with numbers
• Strong focus on providing great service to employees
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Fluency in German and English, both spoken and written

Nice to have:

• Global HR experience
• Additional language skills

We care about your growth and well-being

💰 Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks

☀️ Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country, with 20 working days per trip

💻 Learning & Development Budget

📚 Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training courses

🙌 Our Benefits: Check them out by office here

⌚️ Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

🚀 Mindset & Growth: A diverse workplace with an open, international culture, and learning environment

Come grow with us!

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

commercetools celebrates being a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If your professional profile aligns with our specific hiring requirements and Guiding Stars, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your competencies, future potential, approach to learning and self-development and passion, and not your age, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, genetics, or disability.