Techspace

People Operations

• Reports to the CEO and partners with Head of Ops in London and Berlin and Leadership Team
• Support a team of ~50 employees across London and Berlin
• Combine strategic people initiatives with hands-on HR execution
• Lead organisation design, change management, recruitment, succession and performance management, and culture initiatives
• Collect periodic employee surveys and ensure appropriate action plans
• Build and roll out comprehensive L&D strategy and training plans; support career conversations
• Manage employee relations, troubleshooting and resolving complex situations
• Ensure compliance with UK and German employment laws and prepare for UK Employment Rights Bill changes
• Create and implement HR policies reflecting hospitality-minded culture
• Oversee compensation and benefits administration across both markets
• Oversee HR operations including payroll (with finance), leave management, HR systems, salary benchmarking and reviews
• Lead evolution of performance approach and talent review processes; identify automation and scaling opportunities
• Guide organisational design and change with clear communication and engagement
• Act as culture and values champion; drive engagement, onboarding, offboarding and wellbeing initiatives
• Integrate DEI into daily practices and support managers with team wellbeing and development
• Handle employee queries and complaints; partner with managers to improve relationships, morale, retention
• Deliver regular people metrics and reporting to inform leadership decisions
• Regular travel expected to Berlin and other cities as the business grows

People Manager