Head of People Operations (all genders)

Job Description

The Role

We are expanding our People Department and are looking for an experienced person for our People Operation Team. You will take over the management of our team of seven People Operations professionals who are working for over 800 employees in > 10 countries and support with processing service requests and projects to enable an excellent People Experience.

What you'll do

• You will manage and support our team of seven People Operations personnel at our locations in Berlin, Bucharest and Madrid, which is responsible for HR administration and digital process optimization for > 800 employees in 10 locations.
• You will be responsible for the continuous optimization, digitization and automation of all administrative processes in HR management, always keeping an eye on our internal customers, KPIs and Service Level Agreements.
• Together with your team, you will be responsible for our HCM and the further optimization of our technical infrastructure.
• You will be a competent point of contact for both your team members and our internal interfaces and employees on all HR administrative and labor law issues.
• For a growing number of employees at our various locations, you will ensure, together with your team, the timely and efficient creation of employment contracts, certificates and other employment contract relevant documents as well as the maintenance of master data and the digital personnel files in HiBob.
• You ensure compliance with the relevant ISM and compliance requirements in your own area of responsibility and accompany audits e.g. in connection with the annual financial statements.
• Various projects and special topics round off your multi-faceted range of duties, such as the control and coordination of the integration of additional subsidiaries.
• Work remotely and/or at one of our locations in Germany.

What you bring to the table

• You have sound professional and supervision experience in HR administration, ideally in the context of shared services for organizations with >800 employees.
• You have acquired your expertise in international labor and social security law in large, complexly structured corporate environments.
• You have very good knowledge of different HCM, ideally with HiBob.
• Your communication skills, proactive approach to work and independence distinguish you, as do your strong design and implementation orientation.
• Solution orientation combined with the ability to manage and motivate teams in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent German and English language skills in spoken and written word; additional language skills are of advantage.
• You enjoy change and have been able to actively support and positively implement this in the past.

Perks at work

• LucaFlex – We acknowledge that every individual has different working styles and preferences. Our flexible working model allows you to plan your working hours and location according to your needs and professional responsibilities.
• Work from Abroad – Sometimes a change of scenery can boost creativity and productivity, you can work up to 90 workdays outside your home country with the support from our partner Workflex.
• Sabbatical – Take the time you need for personal pursuits, family time, travel, or any other activities that suit you with our sabbatical options.
• Team Spirit – We value teamwork and celebrate our achievements. That’s why we take many opportunities to get together, learn together, and cherish our successes together.
• Learning & Development – We encourage you to shape your own development with the support of dedicated time, resources, and budget provided by us.
• LucaNet Engage – Our feedback process is designed to support your personal and professional development in a targeted manner through regular dialogue.
• LucaNet Do Good– As a company we want to give back and support you in taking the time to do some good, individually or as a team, with paid volunteer time.
• Health & Wellbeing – Your overall wellbeing is important to us, which is why we offer tailored health and wellbeing programs, including company-wide initiatives, subsidies for sports activities, mental health support, and counseling through our external partners.
• Generous leave policy – We encourage you to take time off to relax, travel, and recharge.
• Compensation & Company Pension Plan – We are committed to equal pay and supporting you for your future by offering a company pension plan and/or pension allowances.
• JobRad – Find your dream bike, with financial support from us.
• Discounts – Enjoy a whole bunch of discounts from our external corporate benefits partner.

Powered by uniqueness

Everybody’s different here and we like it that way. At LucaNet, we embrace the unique qualities of every person. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and feel valued. Regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, racial identity, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability statuses, you are welcome at LucaNet just as you are. Our recruitment process is solely based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all candidates.

We recognize that every individual brings a unique blend of skills and experiences. If you believe you will excel in this role, we want to hear from you – even if you do not check every box on the list. We only want to know why you are great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV.

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