People Operations Manager

Almetra

. Manage employment contracts, work permits, and visa processes in Germany and internationally, including EOR arrangements .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employment contracts, payroll, and compliance with German labor laws while effectively supporting international hiring processes. Proven ability to design and improve HR processes, coordinate team events, and scale organizational growth.

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People Operations ManagementGerman Employment LawInternational Hiring ExperienceHRIS Evaluation and ImplementationOnboarding and Offboarding Processes

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Hard Skills

Employment Contracts ManagementPayroll AdministrationBenefits ManagementHR Process DesignCompliance SupportReporting on HeadcountLearning and Development ProcessesEOR ArrangementsTeam ScalingCross-Border Compliance

Soft Skills

Structured ApproachHands-On Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationEvent CoordinationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

HRIS

Industry Keywords

Fast-Growing StartupCoworking Space ManagementTalent ManagementWork PermitsVisa Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employment contracts, work permits, and visa processes in Germany and internationally, including EOR arrangements
Run and oversee monthly payroll across entities
Manage existing benefits and identify, propose, and implement new offerings
Plan and coordinate local and international team events and off-sites
Act as point of contact for the coworking space and handle day-to-day office operations
Design, document, and improve people processes
Support German labor-law and cross-border compliance
Potentially own onboarding and offboarding processes
Evaluate and roll out an HRIS
Build reporting on headcount, attrition, and hiring velocity
Establish learning and development processes
Work directly with the founders and Talent & People Manager to scale the team from approximately 30 to 100+ people

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years in People Ops, HR, or a closely related role
Experience ideally in a fast-growing startup
Solid understanding of German employment law
Experience with international hiring or EORs is a plus
Structured and hands-on approach
Comfortable operating with limited oversight
Fluent in English
German is a strong plus
Availability to start ASAP in Berlin
Current work authorization status in Germany requested for application compliance purposes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Share Options Program for all permanent employees
Urban Sports Club
Quarterly team retreats
Flexible working hours
Flat hierarchy and open 360° feedback
Supportive and inclusive culture
Opportunities to network with professionals and leaders in the field
Hands-on experience in an AI-first software company
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world impact