People Operations Manager

The Position As a People Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the people in our German entity in the Berlin office and take full ownership of People Operations in various areas. Your Key Responsibilities : Own people operations processes along the employee lifecycle in our German entity: ensure compliance with employment law and regulations, process the monthly payroll, manage all kind of contractual matters, administer benefits, and support visa cases Ensure smooth and accurate data management across our systems Respond to daily employee requests Serve as the first point of contact for external stakeholders: health insurance providers, government authorities and social security agencies Continuously improve existing processes to enhance the employee experience, contributing directly to both employee satisfaction and Hive's overall growth Your Profile We know - sometimes, you can't tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you're a good fit You have 2+ years of experience in People Operations in Germany, including processing payroll You have native German and good English skills You have expertise in the relevant legal requirements (social insurance law, tax law, labor law, visa cases) and continuously expand your knowledge You have a passion for structure and can challenge and improve existing processes You have a positive attitude, solution-oriented and work in a people-oriented manner Bonus points: You have already worked with personio, notion, and freshservice Our offering Build something that matters: Hive is redefining how commerce operations works in a €200B+ market. We already reach tens of millions of consumers every year and empower over 500 independent brands to grow and thrive — and we're just getting started. Work with exceptional people: Join a high-performing, ambitious team, including many from world-class companies such as McKinsey, Amazon, Shopify, Google, TikTok, and Trade Republic. Grow with Hive: From day one, you'll take ownership of impactful projects and grow alongside Hive as we scale. We believe in meritocracy — your impact drives your progression, not your past titles. Competitive compensation: We offer market-competitive salaries and an equity incentive plan (EIP) for all full-time team members. Tools to thrive: Choose the setup that helps you do your best work — a MacBook (or laptop of your choice), plus accessories like an extra monitor or headphones to match your working style. Well-being matters: Enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus a paid 20-day sabbatical every three years to recharge and reflect. Flexibility and connection: Benefit from flexible working hours, free drinks and snacks at our offices, and regular team events — including company-wide offsites that bring all of Hive together. About Us We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations. At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results. Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe. Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.