Job description
The opportunity
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Team Lead People Operations to join our People & Culture team in Berlin. In this role, you’ll lead a team of 4 People Operations professionals and be responsible for overseeing HR operations across our key European markets: Germany, Netherlands, France, and Iberia - with more countries to come as we grow.
You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless employee lifecycle, managing payroll processes, leveraging modern tools and AI solutions, and contributing to scalable, compliant people operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of People Operations in a dynamic, international environment.
Your responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop People Operations team consisting of four people
- Oversee and continuously improve operational HR processes across Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Iberia
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across all responsible markets, in close collaboration with external providers and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security requirements in each country
- Identify opportunities to automate, optimize, and scale people processes using AI-powered tools and technology
- Drive standardization and efficiency in HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, contract management, data maintenance, etc.)
- Ensure proper HRIS and payroll system data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Act as a point of contact for local works councils where applicable
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HRBPs, and Tech teams to streamline operations and improve the employee experience
- Contribute to international HR projects and help prepare for future market expansions
What you need to succeed
- 5+ years of experience in People Operations or HR, including payroll responsibilities
- At least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role
- Proven experience managing HR operations and payroll across multiple European countries
- Strong knowledge of German labor law and payroll processes; familiarity with Dutch, French, or Spanish regulations is a plus
- Experience in collaborating with works councils is a strong advantage
- Tech-savvy with hands-on experience using modern HRIS platforms, automation tools, and AI-based solutions to enhance efficiency
- Excellent communication skills in English; German is a strong plus
- Highly organized with an eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Collaborative, empathetic, and solution-oriented leadership style
Our offer to you
- Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family.
- Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle.
- Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices.
- WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up.
- Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes.
- Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment.
Urban Sports Club is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who applies for a position or already works with us, regardless of their sports preferences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion (or lack thereof).
