Head of People Operations (m/w/d)
Core
Building group-wide standards for People & Culture, HR Shared Services, and systems across multiple companies in Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Lithuania.
Role type
Senior People Operations Leader (Head of People Operations)
Builds
HR Shared Services platform, standardized processes, and data-driven reporting systems
Domain
HR Operations / People Operations in a Private Equity-backed software group
Required skills
People Operations strategy, HR Shared Services design, HR data modeling, German labor law expertise, compensation & benefits management, cross-border standardization, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in matrix organizations, multi-country operations, system implementation, change management
Technologies
HRIS systems, Self-Service platforms, AI tools for HR, data reporting tools
Responsibilities
Define and implement group-wide HR standards and processes; Build and manage HR Shared Services; Oversee HR data models and reporting; Manage compensation, benefits, and time tracking; Advise leadership on labor law compliance; Lead local HR teams in international subsidiaries; Manage office and workplace experience
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership