People Operations Executive (FTC)

Key details

• Own the end-to-end processing of monthly German payroll accurately and on time, from gathering inputs (new starters, leavers, changes, bonuses/commission, absence) through to submission and reconciliation
• Act as the point of contact for the German payroll provider, resolving queries and ensuring everything ties out each cycle
• Ensure payroll compliance with German payroll and employment legislation (income tax, social security contributions, and other statutory requirements) and keep on top of regulatory changes
• Maintain meticulous payroll records and support year-end processes and statutory reporting requirements for Germany
• Be the first responder for questions from German employees on payroll, benefits, and lifecycle matters, resolving them promptly in German and English
• Advise employees on people policies and processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters with good judgement and discretion
• Spot recurring questions and turn them into self-serve answers, FAQs, and clearer documentation
• Administer benefits programmes for German employees day to day, including enrolments, changes, leavers, and provider liaison
• Support benefits renewals and improvements, keeping records accurate throughout
• Process joiners, leavers, and employee changes within Germany, delivering a smooth experience across the full lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, family leave, and offboarding
• Prepare accurate documentation (contracts, letters, changes to terms) in line with German employment regulations, and keep the HRIS (Hibob) clean and up to date
• Keep people data accurate, consistent, and audit-ready, treating data quality as non-negotiable
• Produce clear, reliable reports and pull basic insights to support decision-making
• Use AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort, speed up admin, and improve accuracy
• Take ownership of processes and proactively look for ways to make them simpler, faster, and more reliable
• Suggest and implement improvements to workflows and documentation
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