Executive People Operations

People Operations Executive (German Market) | FTC 6-12 Months

London Victoria (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 days home)

Fixed-Term Contract (6-12 Months)

Salary – £48,000 – £52,000

We’re working with a fast-growing international business who are looking for a German-speaking People Operations Executive to join their People team on a fixed-term basis.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting German payroll and employee lifecycle processes, who enjoys working in a detail-focused environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent employee experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end monthly German payroll processes
• Supporting German employees with payroll, benefits and HR-related queries
• Administering onboarding, offboarding and employee lifecycle processes
• Working closely with payroll and benefits providers
• Ensuring payroll and HR compliance with German regulations
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting process improvements and operational efficiencies

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)
• Experience processing German payroll
• Knowledge of German employment legislation and payroll regulations
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding employees
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of processes

Nice to Have

• Experience with HiBob
• Experience with Remote payroll
• Multi-country HR or People Operations experience
• Benefits administration experience

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Share options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Learning & development budget
• International, collaborative environment

If you’re a German-speaking payroll or People Operations professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.