People & Culture Manager in Berlin

People are at the heart of everything we do. As our People & Culture Manager, you'll be a trusted partner for employees and managers, ensuring smooth HR operations across the entire employee lifecycle. From onboarding to offboarding, you'll combine people-centric support with operational excellence, helping create a positive employee experience while ensuring compliant and efficient HR processes across our Frankfurt and Berlin offices.

What you'll do

• Be the go-to People & Culture contact for employees, managers, and team leads on day-to-day HR topics and employee lifecycle matters.
• Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, employee relation, performance review administration, offboarding, time and attendance.
• Maintain accurate employee data, HR documentation and contract management, personnel files, and HR system records.
• Support employees and managers throughout key moments of the employee journey, from onboarding to career development and exits.
• Prepare and coordinate payroll-relevant data such as employee changes, absences, and related documentation with internal and external stakeholders and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with German labor law fundamentals, data protection requirements, and internal People & Culture standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and employee experience initiatives while supporting engagement and culture programs.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, relevant commercial training with an HR focus.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR, People & Culture, HR Operations, HR Generalist, Employee Lifecycle Management, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of German labor law fundamentals, payroll-related processes, HR administration, and employee lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, reporting tools, and MS Office applications.
• Ability to independently manage HR processes, maintain high-quality documentation, and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and service excellence.
• Empathetic and trustworthy communication to build positive relationships while providing clear and professional guidance.
• Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• A place to grow your People & Culture career by taking ownership of a broad range of HR topics across the full employee lifecycle in a role with real responsibility.
• Take on meaningful work from day one, with the autonomy to drive initiatives, improve processes, and influence how People & Culture supports the business
• Visibility and influence – Work closely with senior stakeholders and leadership, contributing to key business priorities and helping steer the direction of the organization.
• A collaborative, high-performing international environment – Join a team that values curiosity, open dialogue, and shared success, where your perspective is genuinely heard and respected.
• Meaningful work culture -We prioritize trust, flexibility, and sustainable ways of working that enable you to perform at your best - professionally and personally.
• All-round health focused benefits package – Food vouchers, Gym subsidy, Bicycle-leasing, mental health platforms and other benefits to provide you with a solid basis to perform well both on and off work.

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