People Operations Manager DACH (all genders)

The role in a Snapshot

Are you passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience and ensuring compliance with local labor laws? Join us as a People Operations Manager for the DACH region, where you will lead employee relations, manage the full employee lifecycle, and act as the first point of contact for People & Organization (P&O) related inquiries. In this role, you will collaborate closely with global P&O teams, support local recruitment, and drive initiatives that foster a positive and engaging work environment.

Location:

Vienna (Hybrid), Berlin (Hybrid)

Your Role in Our Journey

• Lead employee relations and ensure legal compliance across Austria and Germany, liaising with internal and external legal partners when necessary.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience while coordinating with global P&O departments.
• Act as the first point of contact for P&O-related inquiries from employees and managers within the DACH region.
• Coach and advise managers on P&O policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and best practices.
• Support the payroll team by ensuring accurate and timely processing, and managing employment contracts.
• Develop and implement local P&O policies, aligning them with global standards and acting as the point of contact for the Works Council.
• Collaborate with global P&O teams to share best practices and optimize procedures and policies.
• Support key P&O processes such as performance evaluations, people development, compensation reviews, and engagement planning.
• Guide the Talent Acquisition team on local recruitment practices and coordinate relocation cases with external agencies.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data to identify trends, and advise on action plans to reduce churn.
• Ensure data quality by maintaining up-to-date records in P&O tools and act as a Culture Ambassador by understanding employee needs and concerns.
• Manage time management and local benefits administration, ensuring employees are well-supported.

Your Impact

• Proven experience as an HRBP, People Operations Manager, or in a relevant role within Austria and Germany for at least 3 years.
• Thorough knowledge of local labor laws and best practices in Austria and Germany, ensuring compliance with regulations and staying updated on legal requirements.
• Proficiency in computer literacy, including MS Office applications, HRIS systems (e.g., Workday), and payroll systems.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to serve as a local partner to business leaders, providing guidance and support on HR-related matters.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle and acting as the primary point of contact for HR topics.
• Proven track record in leading and supporting organizational change initiatives in alignment with business objectives.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with company goals and values.
• Commitment to fostering a positive work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and supporting employee engagement activities.
• Analytical skills to interpret HR metrics and KPIs, assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Your way to unlock your full potential

• Disrupting Education: Join us for a unique opportunity to disrupt the traditional education landscape. It’s not just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something big and meaningful.
• Global Dream Team: Say hello to an international and diverse crew of thinkers, doers, and magic makers. Get ready to be inspired daily by your colleagues from around the world.
• Work, Your Way: We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment that respects your need for work-life harmony with 2/3 remote days a week & 5 fully remote weeks a year so you can shine in a way that suits you best.
• Office Shenanigans: Our regular team and office events will keep your spirits high. We believe in bonding, celebrating, and having a blast together.
• Strength in Unity: Join one of our GoStudent Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and be part of communities that champion causes you’re passionate about.
• Growing is LIT: The sky’s the limit in our EdTech playground. Access a wide array of online and in-person learning and development opportunities to build your career as high as your dreams can take you.
• Support Around the Clock: We’ve got your back 24/7. Enjoy a comprehensive Employee Support Programme that’s not just for you but for your loved ones too.

Life at GoStudent: 

Do you want to reimagine education together with us and join a mission to believe in?

GoStudent is one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms. We’re also a unicorn and have raised more than €675m investment to date. Together with our acquisitions Seneca Learning, Tus Media and Studienkreis, we currently support more than 11 million families each month to fulfil our vision to help each student reach their full potential. 

We are passionate about disrupting the future of education and making a real impact. Join our journey and unlock your creativity and advance your career by mastering exciting challenges together with an international, driven team. We are here to support your goals and to discover how far we can reach by growing smarter and stronger together. If this sounds good to you, then join us now and unlock your full potential.

Openness Statement

At GoStudent, we are an open and welcoming bunch that values your unique skills, passion, and potential. We don’t hire based on age, gender, nationality, or political views, but rather focus on your talent and motivation to contribute to the future of learning. Even if you are a unicorn – just as GoStudent is: if you believe that you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to throw your hat in the ring & to apply, regardless of whether you meet every requirement. Our team is diverse, and we believe that this diversity fosters creativity and innovation, making us a better company. Join us in reimagining the future of learning!

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