Team Lead HR Operations (f/m/d)
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
This opportunity may still be relevant if you already have work authorization, are a permanent resident, citizen, student or dependant with work rights, or are seeking jobs within Africa.
Role Summary
Lead HR Operations for Applike Group, overseeing a team in Hamburg to drive operational excellence and process improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- Hands-On HR Ops Mastery: 6+ years of direct experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, and Payroll.
- Leadership & Performance Management: First leadership experience (team lead, interim lead, or strong mentoring role) in a fast-paced environment (scale-up, dynamic, ideally SaaS from 500 to 2000+ employees).
- Operational Accountability: Proven ability to hold outcome responsibility while staying actively engaged in execution.
- Project Track Record: Experience executing operational projects (payroll revamp, audit, tool implementation).
- Education & Domain Expertise: Degree or HR qualification; strong knowledge of German labor law, payroll execution, and mobility.
- HRIS Expertise: Heavy-user (ideally Admin) in HRIS (Personio preferred) and tool integration, driven by a #ZeroManualWork orientation.
- Future-Proof Mindset & AI Literacy: A strong intrinsic interest in emerging technologies and a proactive mindset toward leveraging AI tools and their integration to automate routines, optimize workflows, and continuously elevate role efficiency.
- Languages: Business fluent in English (B2/C1) and German (B2).
Working Conditions
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- Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
- Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
- Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.
- Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany, as visa sponsorship is not available.
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