People Operations Manager

Almetra
Berlin, Germany
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with People Operations experience in fast-growing startups who can manage international employment and compliance processes, and thrive in a hybrid work arrangement in Berlin.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who have worked on scaling teams and designing HR processes in compliance with German labor law
    — “Designing, documenting, and improving people processes as we grow, with a strong eye on German labor law and cross-border compliance topics”
  • Professionals who can balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking in a flat, collaborative culture
    — “Structured, hands-on, and comfortable operating with limited oversight”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing employee share options, which are not available for non-permanent roles
    — “Only full-time, permanent roles are eligible for stock options.”
  • The position demands fluency in English, with German being a strong advantage
    — “Fluent in English; German is a strong plus”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with international hiring and EOR arrangements in your resume and interview responses
    — “End-to-end management of employment contracts, work permits, and visa processes in Germany and internationally, including EOR arrangements”
  • Demonstrate your ability to design and implement HR processes from scratch
    — “Designing, documenting, and improving people processes as we grow”
  • Showcase your track record in managing payroll and benefits for growing organizations
    — “Running and overseeing monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance across entities”
  • Emphasize your proactive approach to employee engagement and culture-building
    — “Planning and coordinating team events and off-sites, both locally and abroad”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in a flat hierarchy with open feedback and flexible hours
    — “We have a very flat hierarchy, open 360° feedback, and flexible working hours”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • scaling team from 30 to 100+ people
  • ensuring compliance
  • improving people processes
Typical background
people operationsHRcompliance

Skills & requirements

Required

Employment ContractsPayroll ManagementBenefits ManagementTeam Culture PlanningOffice Operations

Preferred

HRIS ToolingPeople AnalyticsLearning & Development

Stack & domain

People OperationsHr

About the role

Original posting from Almetra via Ashby

Deltia is growing fast, and we need someone to own the operational backbone that makes that possible. As our People Operations Manager, you'll work directly with the founders and our Talent & People Manager to scale our team from ~30 to 100+ people over the next two years. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role at the intersection of compliance, process design, and employee experience.

What you'll own

  • Employment & legal: End-to-end management of employment contracts, work permits, and visa processes in Germany and internationally, including EOR arrangements
  • Payroll: Running and overseeing monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance across entities
  • Benefits: Managing our existing benefits stack and proactively identifying, proposing, and implementing new offerings as we scale
  • Team culture: Planning and coordinating team events and off-sites, both locally and abroad
  • Office operations: Acting as the point of contact for our coworking space and handling day-to-day operational needs
  • HR processes & compliance: Designing, documenting, and improving people processes as we grow, with a strong eye on German labor law and cross-border compliance topics

Room to grow

Depending on your interests and background, there's space to own more:

  • Onboarding & offboarding: Design and iterate the full employee lifecycle experience as we scale
  • HRIS & tooling: Own the evaluation and rollout of our HR system of record
  • People analytics: Build lightweight reporting on headcount, attrition, and hiring velocity to support decision-making
  • Learning & development: Lay the groundwork for how Deltia invests in its people as the team matures

What we're looking for

  • 2-4 years in People Ops, HR, or a closely related role, ideally in a fast-growing startup
  • Solid understanding of German employment law; experience with international hiring or EORs is a plus
  • Structured, hands-on, and comfortable operating with limited oversight
  • Fluent in English; German is a strong plus

Start ASAP in Berlin - Hybrid

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What we offer

Employee Share Options Program for all permanent employees*

An increasing benefits list: currently includes Urban Sports club and quarterly team retreats.

Be on the forefront in defining what artificial intelligence means in manufacturing

Gain hands-on experience in working in an AI-first software company

Supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes the advancement of underrepresented groups within the company

Collaborate with a diverse (currently more than 10 nationalities) and talented team, working on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact

Network with professionals and leaders in the field, opening doors to potential future career opportunities

We have a very flat hierarchy, open 360° feedback, and flexible working hours

Ethics⚖: We are committed to developing ethical AI software

Don't meet all the requirements?

Almetra is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, fair, and inclusive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every qualification, to submit their application. We firmly believe that having a team with diverse perspectives only strengthens our company and drives innovation. Our commitment also extends to providing an accessible environment for everyone, including those with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process or while working with us, and we will do our best to support you.

*Only full-time, permanent roles are eligible for stock options. Part-time roles, contract roles, work-student, internships and freelance roles are not eligible for stock options.

Source: Almetra careers (Ashby)

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