People Ops Excellence Manager(m/w/x)

Description

You will build a reliable operational foundation by scaling People processes and ensuring data integrity. From managing international payroll to optimizing HR systems, you'll drive operational efficiency.

Requirements

• •Minimum 5 years People Operations experience
• •Ability to standardize ambiguous processes
• •Strong process mindset and operational quality
• •Experience with HR systems and workflows
• •Data proficiency and high accuracy standards
• •Stakeholder management and clear communication
• •Willingness to work onsite in Darmstadt
• •Experience in German or US payroll
• •Exposure to France or Italy administration
• •Experience in international or high-growth environments

Tasks

• •Manage end-to-end People Ops processes
• •Build scalable workflow standards and templates
• •Develop SOPs and internal enablement materials
• •Perform root cause analysis for process fixes
• •Optimize HR system workflows and permissions
• •Maintain accurate and auditable data standards
• •Automate manual tasks through operational design
• •Ensure compliant process consistency across locations
• •Coordinate payroll inputs for Germany and the US
• •Collaborate with PEOs and external payroll partners
• •Validate payroll changes, allowances, and terminations
• •Meet strict payroll deadlines and cutoffs
• •Troubleshoot inquiries during payroll cycles
• •Manage German occupational health and safety processes
• •Coordinate safety trainings and medical checks
• •Maintain audit-ready operational documentation
• •Partner with Finance, IT, and People teams
• •Communicate project responsibilities and dependencies clearly

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