Senior People Operations Manager

n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We give technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code, backed by a passionate community of builders. With 400+ integrations and fair-code principles, we\’re revolutionizing how businesses connect their systems and processes.

We were founded end of 2019 and currently:
We’re a diverse team of + 70 talented people
Our annual recurring revenue is growing 3x year-over-year
️ With +51k GitHub stars, we are in the top 0.0001% most popular projects on Github
We’re Europe’s 25th fastest growing startup in 2024 according to Sifted
We now count a total of $20m in funding: we were Sequoia\’s first seed investment in Germany, and most recently secured a Series A extension (February 2024)

YOUR MISSION

Your main goal will be to ensure seamless People Operations processes, enabling n8n to remain a compliant and high-functioning employer while enhancing employee experience.

Key responsibilities

1. Employee Lifecycle Management (50%)
   Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes, including contracts, background checks, and equipment setup.
   Collaborate with managers and onboarding buddies to support new hire integration.

2. HR Operations and Support (20%)
   Handle HR queries, benefits, payroll coordination, and Germany-specific administrative tasks.
   Partner with Remote.com on employment matters and ensure compliance with local regulations.

3. Employee Experience and Engagement (15%)
   Organize team-building events, milestone celebrations, and employee feedback initiatives.
   ️ Plan and execute company off-sites, including logistics and travel arrangements.

4. Automation, Office Management, and Compliance (15%)
   Manage Berlin office logistics, maintenance, and supplies.
   Streamline People processes with automation and support compliance efforts like SOC 2.

REQUIREMENTS

Must-have

3-5 years of experience in a People Operations or HR Administration role in fast-paced, high-growth tech companies.

Knowledge of German labor laws : You are able to support the team with questions about visas, holiday, sick leave, benefits, payroll, social security, health insurance, etc., and keep n8n compliant.

Attention to detail : You’re the kind of person who spots typos, double-checks the details, and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks.

Tech-savviness : You are proficient in using HR and operations software.

Process optimization : You excel at identifying and implementing efficient workflows, especially using automation.

Startup mindset : You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking initiative in projects beyond your role’s direct scope.

Bilingual : You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Berlin-based : You are located in Berlin and willing to work from the office once a week.

Nice-to-have

Familiarity with international labor laws: You have some understanding of regulations in other European or U.S. jurisdictions.

Remote work experience : You are comfortable and experienced in remote-first environments.

Knowledge of compliance frameworks : You are familiar with SOC 2 or other security standards.

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

Our company language is English.

You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n .

Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we\’re hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to make sure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you\’re the most likely to work from in the future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Ownership: Our core value is to “empower others”, and we give you a slice of n8n in the form of equity.
️ Work/life balance: We work hard, but make sure everyone can properly recharge their batteries with 30 days holiday, plus public holidays wherever you are.
Career growth: We are looking to hire \’rising stars\‘, who can grow with the company into more senior roles. We give you €1k a year to spend on courses, books, events and coaching, to support you in developing your career.
A passionate team: We love our product, and we have regular office hackathons to see who can build the coolest thing with it!
Remote-first: Unless specified otherwise on the job posting, our team works remote from anywhere within Europe but we have regular off-sites to help build team bonds and alignment.
Transparency: We all know what everyone’s working on, how’s the company doing — the whole shebang.
Giving back: We\’re big fans of open source, and you\’ll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.
Ambitious but kind culture where people love to work – our eNPS for 2023 is 100!

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