People Operations – Sr. Advisor

Role Overview

The People Operations Senior Advisor is responsible for delivering expert HR operational support across the employee lifecycle for Germany and other DACH entities. Acting as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, People Partners and internal stakeholders, the role ensures compliant, efficient and employee-centric HR service delivery while driving process excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Independently manage complex employee lifecycle activities, prepare and issue employment-related documentation, ensure compliance with local labour law requirements, serve as a trusted point of contact for employees, managers and stakeholders, coordinate and execute works council consultation and information processes, execute and oversee HR transactions in Workday and other HR systems, drive continuous improvement, standardization and automation of HR processes, collaborate closely with People Partners, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Employee Relations, Works Councils and other internal stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in HR Operations, People Advisory or Employee Lifecycle Administration, strong knowledge of German employment law and works council processes, experience supporting employee populations in Germany and ideally across the DACH region, solid knowledge of Workday or comparable HR systems and Time & Attendance platforms, strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex cases independently, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and fluent German and English language skills.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in HR Operations, People Advisory or Employee Lifecycle Administration
• Strong knowledge of German employment law and works council processes
• Experience supporting employee populations in Germany and ideally across the DACH region
• Solid knowledge of Workday or comparable HR systems and Time & Attendance platforms
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex cases independently
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent German and English language skills