Job description
We’re looking for a passionate and solution-oriented People Operations Specialist to join our People team (minimum 32 hrs/week) in our Berlin office.
The People team supports +100 international team members, who work very hard towards our planet’s regenerative future. Your mission will contribute to our organization’s healthy growth by managing People projects that provide an amazing candidate and employee experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an inspiring cause with a tangible impact.
Your opportunity to make an impact:
Onboarding: You ensure a great employee experience through our on- and offboarding processes.
People Operations: You keep personal data, HR records, and tools up-to-date and correct.
Process Improvement: We are constantly improving our processes and tools and making them more efficient and user-friendly. You will actively think of ways to do things better and use data to support your decision-making.
Project Management: You will take part in different strategic people & culture projects with the possibility to lead them as well.
Ad-hoc support: Providing as-needed support to your peers in other People team functions such as Talent Attraction, Learning and Development, and Office Management.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
You have 3+ years of Human Resources experience, ideally in tech companies.
You have relevant experience in key HR areas (e.g. Onboarding, German (& other country) labour law, Talent Attraction, People Analytics, etc.)
You are not afraid of trying new HR approaches that contribute to providing an amazing Employee experience.
You like doing things from scratch; are not afraid of taking risks, like learning from your mistakes and sharing your learnings with others, and bring flexibility by jumping in to help your peers.
You speak and write English fluently
You have a German language level of at least B2
We recognize that you may need further development in some areas, and we encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all of the written requirements for the role: we encourage and support growth and development for everyone.
Process
Talent Partner call (⏱️ 30’)
Two People Team members call (⏱️ <60’)
Office visit and remaining questions from both sides (⏱️ <60’)
Why Ecosia?
What if your job made a real difference in the climate crisis? Join Ecosia and help plant millions of trees where people and ecosystems need them most.
We are a diverse team, committed to equality, equity, and inclusion, with members from various backgrounds: sexual orientations, genders, ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical and mental disabilities, family structures, and religions.
We offer you the opportunity to balance work with other parts of your life: flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year (based on a five-day workweek), designated Focus Times, and remote work options. (Note: Not applicable to freelance contracts; different labor laws may apply in other countries.)
Our green benefits program - including subsidized public transport cards and bike inspection services - supports your sustainable living choices in Berlin. (Availability may vary by location; not applicable to freelance contracts.)
We support your professional growth through learning times, hack days, online and physical libraries, and continuous feedback. (Not applicable to freelance contracts.)
Q&A
How many people work at Ecosia?
106 (Jan 2026): our departments include Engineering (incl. Platform and QA), Product (incl. Design), Trees, Operations (incl. Marketing, B2B & BI), and People.
Where is Ecosia based, and what kind of work setup do we have?
We are a remote-friendly company with one office in Berlin-Wedding. People come to the office or work from home per their wishes and/or circumstances. Some roles require presence in the office at least from time to time. Company language: English. The Talent Partner will tell you more.
