People Operations Lead (m/f/d)

Do you enjoy creating structure, supporting employees and managers, and making sure HR processes run smoothly? As People Operations Lead, you will take responsibility for day-to-day HR operations at IronMaxx and help us build simple, reliable and people-focused processes as we grow.

You will work closely with the Head of People & Organization, support managers on HR topics, and help create a professional, positive working environment where people feel supported and able to perform at their best.

HR Operations & Team Leadership

• Take responsibility for daily HR Operations and HR Administration across the IronMaxx Group
• Lead the HR Operations team and ensure clear priorities and responsibilities
• Act as a contact person for managers and employees on operational HR topics
• Work closely with the Head of People & Organization to improve HR processes and structures
• Ensure HR topics are handled accurately, efficiently and on time

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage HR administration for more than 100 employees
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding and ensure a smooth employee experience
• Maintain personnel files, contracts, absences and HR documentation
• Improve recurring HR processes and internal communication
• Ensure employees and managers receive the information and support they need

Payroll & HR Reporting

• Coordinate monthly payroll with external payroll providers
• Prepare and review payroll-relevant information
• Monitor personnel costs and relevant HR figures
• Prepare regular HR reports for management

Employee Development & Performance

• Support training and employee development initiatives
• Help improve feedback, performance and development processes
• Support managers in creating clear expectations and development opportunities
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across the company

Processes & Digitalization

• Review HR processes and identify opportunities to simplify and improve them
• Support the digitalization and automation of recurring HR tasks
• Create clear workflows, templates and responsibilities
• Help build practical and scalable HR structures for company growth

• 5+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration or a comparable HR role
• Good knowledge of labor law, payroll and HR administration
• Experience with onboarding, contracts, absences and offboarding
• Experience with HR reporting and personnel-related data
• First experience coordinating a team, projects or HR topics is an advantage
• Confident use of HR systems and MS Office
• Strong communication skills when working with employees and managers
• Structured, reliable and solution-oriented working style
• Hands-on mentality and ability to manage several topics at the same time
• Interest in process improvement, digital tools and automation
• Strong sense of responsibility, discretion and service orientation
• Very good German and good English skills