About Grover

Founded in 2015, Grover enables consumers and businesses across Europe to subscribe to tech devices and comprehensive technology solutions - from individual smartphones, laptops, and wearables to full corporate device setups. The company offers access to over 1,000 unique tech items on flexible and financially convenient terms. A pioneer of the circular economy, Grover refurbishes and recirculates devices to help eliminate e-waste.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior People & Culture Operations Manager to join the People team at Grover, full-time and minimum 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) at our Berlin HQ.

Reporting directly to our Director of People & Culture, you would lead our People admin & operations team and own the operational backbone of our People function. This role is the go-to owner for payroll, HRIS, people reporting, and process documentation, making sure the fundamentals run smoothly, accurately, and at scale as the company grows.

🎯  What you will contribute:

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Team Leadership & Employee Lifecycle:

- Manage and develop 1-2 People Admin/Operations team members, setting priorities and ensuring accurate, timely delivery

- Act as escalation point for complex payroll, HRIS, and compliance questions

- Own employee lifecycle management (onboarding to offboarding) with clear, documented processes

- Payroll:

- Own end-to-end payroll (GmbH & EOR) with finance and external providers

- Manage payroll compliance (tax, social security, benefits) across jurisdictions

- Handle payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes

- HR Admin Tech Management:

- Own the HR Admin tech, including HRIS platform: data accuracy, configuration, workflows, permissions, and integrations. As well as the Admin ticket system and workflows in cooperation with IT

- Drive system improvements, automations, and new features

- People Reporting & Analytics:

- Own people reporting (headcount, turnover, DEI, org changes) and dashboards for leadership

- Handle ad-hoc data requests from People, Finance, and Leadership

- Documentation & Process:

- Own People policies, SOPs and employee-facing guides, keeping them current with legal/regulatory changes

- Standardize and improve People ops processes for efficiency and scale

- Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

- Ensure compliance with local labor law and data protection (GDPR)

- Automate manual processes and improve employee experience

- Partner with Finance, Legal, and IT on audits and system projects

🤝 What you bring:

- 4+ years in People/HR Operations, including 1-2 years in a leadership/people management role within German-based companies (100+ local employees). Startup or scale-up experience is a strong plus.

- Hands-on experience managing and running German payroll processes - whether in-house or seamlessly alongside external service providers.

- Solid working knowledge of German labor law, data privacy (GDPR), and payroll compliance requirements.

- Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Personio, HiBob, Workday, BambooHR) and a forward-thinking mindset using AI tools and automation to streamline workflows, eliminate manual admin, and scale HR operations.

- Comfortable building reports, auditing data integrity, and translating People metrics into meaningful operational insights.

- A natural knack for designing, documenting, and scaling clear processes to turn complexity into structured workflows.

- Exceptional attention to detail, maintaining strict accuracy and confidentiality with sensitive employee data.

- Ability to break down complex administrative, legal, or payroll topics into simple, digestible guidance.

- C1+ English and B2+ German (required to confidently navigate German labor/payroll nuances and communicate with external partners).

❤️‍🔥 What you will love about us:

- BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin

- Virtual or In-person Coaching Sessions with the Fürstenberg Institut

- Physical health support with Urban Sports Club

- Annual learning budget of 750€

- 15 remote business days per year to work abroad

- Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones

- Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events

- A diverse global team of 75 nationalities (and counting!) - genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends

Embark on a rewarding journey with the Grover Rocketship, where your impact is felt, and together, we cultivate a more circular world. 💚

Grover is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome every applicant, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

We are looking forward to e-meeting you! 🚀