- Planet’s People Operations team manages a wide variety of operational functions, including compliance, HRIS and hire-to-retire transactions, immigration, global mobility, people data and analytics, and payroll
- We are seeking an experienced Senior People Operations Manager to oversee people operations across Europe, MENA, and APAC while ensuring alignment with global frameworks and strategic objectives
- This role will drive regional strategy, oversee operational compliance, and lead key strategic initiatives such as global expansion and HRIS optimization. Ideal candidates are adaptable, collaborative leaders with a background in scaling regional HR operations
- This role will report to the US-based Director, People Operations and will partner closely with roles across the global People Team and beyond, particularly on the Talent Acquisition, People Business Partnership, and Legal teams
- Spearheads and manages the Europe-based People Operations team, setting operational standards and overseeing hire-to-retire processes
- Serves as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for regional HR operations, complex legal compliance, and employment policies in Europe, MENA, and APAC
- Partners with cross-functional leadership—including Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and Legal—to align regional practices with global business goals
- Establishes and maintains strategic vendor relationships, including external legal counsel and Employers of Record (EORs)
- Drives continuous process improvements by designing scalable workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and integrating AI tools across team workstreams
- Leads departmental initiatives supporting global expansion, HRIS optimization, and workforce data reporting
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plan
- Wellness program and massages
- Flexible time off
- Recognition programs
- Commuter benefits
- Learning and tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Offsites and happy hours
- Volunteering benefits
- 4+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience
- Experience managing departmental budgets, vendor contracts, and external partner relationships
- Experience establishing operational objectives, procedures, and entity setups in new international markets
- 6+ years of relevant HR/People Operations experience across international regions
- Ability to persuade and align internal stakeholders in complex or sensitive situations while preserving positive working relationships
- Knowledge of employment law, HR operations, and compliance standards across EMEA and APAC regions
- Experience utilizing HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob) and data spreadsheet tools for workforce analytics
- Fluency in English and German
- Experience with AI tools (e.g., Gemini) and integrating AI into operational workflows
- Experience in additional HR disciplines such as employee relations or HR business partnership
- Experience working within US-headquartered, publicly traded organizations subject to audit controls (e.g., SOX)
- Multilingual capabilities in Dutch, French, or other European languages
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Senior Manager of People Operations in Berlin Arbeitgeber: Planet
Planet ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung in Berlin bietet, wo Innovation und Teamarbeit im Mittelpunkt stehen. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterwohlbefinden, flexiblen Arbeitsmodellen und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert Planet das persönliche und berufliche Wachstum seiner Angestellten. Die Möglichkeit, an bedeutenden Projekten im Bereich Raumfahrt und Datenverarbeitung zu arbeiten, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für alle, die einen positiven Einfluss auf die Welt ausüben möchten.
