Team Lead, People Operations

Syde GmbH

Team Lead People Operations responsible for leading HR functions and strategy for a remote team in Germany. Join the largest WordPress agency, offering flexible and remote work opportunities.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €55,000 - €75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including recruiting, employee onboarding, and compliance with German labor law. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance People Operations and improve internal processes while maintaining effective communication in both German and English.

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HR ManagementRecruiting Process OwnershipGerman Labor Law ComplianceAI Implementation in HREmployee Onboarding

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Hard Skills

RecruitingContract DraftingPayroll PreparationHRIS ManagementPolicy DevelopmentProcess OptimizationEmployee Data ManagementFeedback Culture ImplementationProject LeadershipCollaboration Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-Oriented ApproachSelf-MotivationCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

PersonioAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Business AdministrationDegree in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

People OperationsEmployee RelationsInternational WorkforceRemote Work EnvironmentFeedback Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Autonomous leadership of the People Operations function
Take ownership of our salary band framework once the initial rollout is complete and further develop it
Promote and embed our new feedback-culture frameworks so they are actually practiced, not just published
Lead how we use AI in People Operations. The tools are already available — applying them effectively is new territory
Lead HR-related projects to improve collaboration and internal processes
Implement strategic decisions
Develop and maintain official company policies
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee-related HR matters
Own the full recruiting process, including interviews, candidate communication and applicant management in German and English
Continuously optimize and improve recruiting processes
Prepare monthly payroll
Communicate with external institutions such as health insurance providers
Monitor vacation requests and sick leave notifications
Own employee onboarding and offboarding
Maintain employee data in our HRIS (Personio)
Formalize our ways of working. Some processes are already documented, others are incomplete or outdated — you will turn them into a unified, reliable single source of truth
Prepare HR-related documents, including employment contracts, certificates and references in German and English

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed commercial vocational training, a degree in business administration, human resources, or an equivalent qualification
At least 5 years of professional experience in HR management and recruiting
Solid, practical knowledge of German labor law, including contract drafting, terminations and compliance; experience supporting an international workforce
Strong organizational skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
High level of self-motivation, ability to work independently, and experience in a remote work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and outstanding communication abilities
Languages: business-fluent German and English (minimum C1). German is required for employment contracts and legal matters; English is the primary working language of our international team
Strong affinity for IT and a good understanding of software
Drive to identify opportunities for using AI in People Operations and the initiative to implement them proactively without waiting to be asked

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home (we are 100% remote in Germany)
Flexible working hours
Annual hardware budget
Interesting projects with clients such as SAP, Facebook, P&G, PayPal, etc.
Work at the heart of WordPress as a partner of WordPress VIP and WooCommerce
Regular team meetups
Supportive, global team in an agile environment
Lifelong learning and growth with many career opportunities
A dynamic work environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and action
A warm culture that values YOU