People Operations Manager

Who we are

Orcrist is building a next generation data intelligence platform using cutting-edge technologies. We provide solutions to empower our clients to take decisive actions in complex environments, supporting competitiveness, safety, and resilience. Our Mission is to develop intelligence fusion capabilities to connect any amount of data and sources.

Role

As HR Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building and scaling a professional People & Culture function within a fast-growing tech company and its emerging holding structure. You will own and continuously improve core HR operations, ensure reliable and compliant people processes, and act as a trusted point of contact for employees and leaders. This role is highly hands-on and critical for enabling sustainable growth while freeing up strategic capacity at leadership level.

What you'll do

• Own and manage end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, changes)

• Ensure accurate HR documentation, employee records, and data integrity

• Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions

• Prepare and coordinate payroll processes in collaboration with external provider

• Own and continuously improve the HRIS (Personio, Greenhouse)

• Design, document and standardize scalable HR processes and policies

• Ensure compliance with labor law requirements and internal governance standards

• Support the implementation of group-wide HR standards across multiple legal entities

• Support recruiting operations (contracts, onboarding coordination, data tracking)

• Organize company events, such as team dinners or summer party

About you

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Generalist or similar roles

• Strong hands-on experience with operational HR processes

• Solid understanding of German labor law and HR compliance basics

• Experience working with HR systems and digital tools, such as Personio or Greenhouse

• Highly structured, reliable and detail-oriented working style

• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset

• C1+ in English (German is a strong plus)

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience in a scaling startup, tech company or holding structure

• Exposure to multi-entity or international HR setups

• Experience preparing or coordinating payroll

• Familiarity with ATS systems and recruiting operations

• Interest in process automation and HR efficiency

• Experience working remotely or in distributed teams

What we offer

• Remote‑first in Germany with occasional team events in Berlin

• Flexible working hours

• Home office budget and great equipment

• 30 days vacation