People Operations Manager

Deltia is growing fast, and we need someone to own the operational backbone that makes that possible. As our People Operations Manager, you'll work directly with the founders and our Talent & People Manager to scale our team from ~30 to 100+ people over the next two years. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role at the intersection of compliance, process design, and employee experience. What you'll own - Employment & legal: End-to-end management of employment contracts, work permits, and visa processes in Germany and internationally, including EOR arrangements - Payroll: Running and overseeing monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance across entities - Benefits: Managing our existing benefits stack and proactively identifying, proposing, and implementing new offerings as we scale - Team culture: Planning and coordinating team events and off-sites, both locally and abroad - Office operations: Acting as the point of contact for our coworking space and handling day-to-day operational needs - HR processes & compliance: Designing, documenting, and improving people processes as we grow, with a strong eye on German labor law and cross-border compliance topics Room to grow Depending on your interests and background, there's space to own more: - Onboarding & offboarding: Design and iterate the full employee lifecycle experience as we scale - HRIS & tooling: Own the evaluation and rollout of our HR system of record - People analytics: Build lightweight reporting on headcount, attrition, and hiring velocity to support decision-making - Learning & development: Lay the groundwork for how Deltia invests in its people as the team matures What we're looking for - 2-4 years in People Ops, HR, or a closely related role, ideally in a fast-growing startup - Solid understanding of German employment law; experience with international hiring or EORs is a plus - Structured, hands-on, and comfortable operating with limited oversight - Fluent in English; German is a strong plus Start ASAP in Berlin - Hybrid #LI-Hybrid What we offer Employee Share Options Program for all permanent employees* An increasing benefits list: currently includes Urban Sports club and quarterly team retreats. Be on the forefront in defining what artificial intelligence means in manufacturing Gain hands-on experience in working in an AI-first software company Supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes the advancement of underrepresented groups within the company Collaborate with a diverse (currently more than 10 nationalities) and talented team, working on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact Network with professionals and leaders in the field, opening doors to potential future career opportunities We have a very flat hierarchy, open 360° feedback, and flexible working hours Ethics⚖: We are committed to developing ethical AI software Don't meet all the requirements? Almetra is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, fair, and inclusive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every qualification, to submit their application. We firmly believe that having a team with diverse perspectives only strengthens our company and drives innovation. Our commitment also extends to providing an accessible environment for everyone, including those with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process or while working with us, and we will do our best to support you. *Only full-time, permanent roles are eligible for stock options. Part-time roles, contract roles, work-student, internships and freelance roles are not eligible for stock options.