Lead HR International & People Operations 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

Team and Responsibilities

​​​​Build structures. Enable growth. Scale people operations.

As Lead HR International & People Operations, you are responsible for building and scaling robust HR operations across multiple countries. You create the structures, processes and standards that enable international growth to be compliant, efficient and scalable.
This role combines operational leadership with an international setup – from payroll, administration and compliance to scalable HR processes, systems and country-specific setups. You work closely with People & Culture, Finance, the business and external partners to ensure that our People Operations function reliably today and can grow with us tomorrow.

Your responsibilities

• You build HR structures in new countries and ensure that processes, providers and compliance requirements are implemented in a scalable and reliable manner.
• You develop and harmonise operational HR standards across countries, taking into account local legal requirements.
• You are responsible for setting up local payroll, benefits and compliance-relevant requirements for new countries and entities.
• You lead and further develop our People Operations area and ensure efficient and reliable HR administration throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• You oversee central HR operations and recruiting topics such as contracts, employee data, payroll coordination, benefits, HR systems, operational compliance as well as recruiting processes, priorities and ongoing appointments.
• You ensure smooth operational processes from onboarding to offboarding and continuously develop the quality, consistency and scalability of these processes.
• You drive the digitalisation and optimisation of HR processes, tools and systems to increase efficiency, transparency and scalability.
• You create scalable operational structures and ways of working, further develop your team and ensure clarity in priorities, responsibilities and collaboration across People Operations and Recruiting.

Your Profile

• You bring several years of experience in HR – in an international environment.
• You have built HR structures or have been significantly involved in their scaling.
• You have experience in payroll, HR operations and recruiting – ideally with initial leadership responsibility.
• You think in a structured, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented way.
• You take ownership and move confidently in dynamic, growing organisations.
• You can structure complex topics and communicate clearly.
• You speak fluent German and English.

What to expect with us

We have created plenty of space for regeneration and recharging. Among other things, 6 weeks of holiday, home office arrangements and flexible working hours. Conscious phases of activation are an integral part of our office, where we implement healthy working.  We love our location, which offers us a wonderful view of the lake and the associated benefits. Our work in roles is characterised by transparency, clear responsibilities and self-responsible action. Internal and external knowledge exchange is promoted and enables us to develop together continuously. We have a lot of fun together. In addition, as an employer, we cover 70% of pension fund contributions and our employees enjoy product discounts internally as well as with external partners.

Ready to scale international HR?

If you want not only to manage processes but also to build structures and enable growth, we look forward to your application.
You do not need a traditional cover letter.
More exciting for us is your approach and your impact.
Please briefly answer the following questions:

• How do you approach building HR structures in new countries?
• How do you connect strategic workforce planning with operational implementation?
• Which HR structures or processes have you already built or scaled – and what impact did you have?

Your Contact Person

Do you have questions?
I am your contact person from the People & Culture team. I am happy if you are interested in our company and will gladly answer all your questions about working at BLACKROLL®. 

Ulrike Weber
 +49 (0)7141/6962-594
career@blackroll.com
(Availability: Mon/Wed 09:00–14:00 · Tue/Thu 09:00–17:00)