People Operations Lead

**Who we are**: **Jodel is the world’s hyperlocal community.** Our vision is that you can open Jodel at any time and anywhere in the world, to easily talk and connect with people around you. At Jodel, we're more than just a social media app. We enable our users to discover, follow, and participate in real-time in the most relevant conversations with people nearby. You can connect with people who share your interests, discover new places, and express yourself freely. We have millions of active users across the **Nordics**, **DACH** and **middle-east** and continue to expand globally. Our playful and friendly culture fosters a sense of belonging and encourages innovation. We're dedicated to our users and always strive to provide them with the best possible experience. We´re committed to building a platform that´s intuitive, reliable and user-friendly. We believe that social media can be a force for good and we are proud to be a company that promotes diversity, inclusion and positive change. When you work with us, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about making a difference. Join us and make your mark on the world with Jodel. **Why we need you**: As we continue to grow, we recognize the crucial importance of nurturing a positive and thriving work environment. We need a strategic and forward-thinking individual who can champion HR operations, office management, event coordination, performance management, and people analytics. In this role, you will play a key part in fostering a workplace culture that reflects our values and encourages collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the employee experience, driving initiatives that enhance engagement, and contributing to the overall success of our organization. **Your Mission**: **As the People Operations Lead, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks, including**: - People Operations: Lead the people operations team at Jodel, overseeing and streamlining HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. - Performance Management: Oversee and enhance our performance management process, working closely with managers to drive continuous improvement and employee development. - Event Management: Plan and execute company events, fostering team building and a sense of community. - People Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to inform HR and organizational strategies and decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, such as through engagement surveys, functional retros and audit support. - Culture Enrichment Projects: Lead initiatives that contribute to a positive and vibrant workplace culture, driving projects that align with our core values and goals. **What you need to succeed**: - Proven Experience: A track record of success in HR leadership or business partner roles, focused on at least one of the following areas: operations, performance management or people analytics. - Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and implement HR initiatives that align with overall business objectives. - Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. - Innovative Mindset: A creative thinker who can drive projects and initiatives that enhance our workplace culture. - Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for informed decision-making. - Team Player: Collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team. - Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. **Why Jodel**: - ** No one else is doing what we're doing** - it's that simple. We're pioneering local communication and since communication is a basic human need, our work is just very very exciting. On top of that, we are one of the few large scale European Social Networks. There’s not that many and we're very proud to be "Made in Europe". - ** Attractive Compensation package** - reevaluated each year - that includes salary, benefits, and optional participation in the employee stock option plan. - ** Your way of working** - Find your best way to work with our remote-friendly hybrid working solution We offer a flexible remote working framework to suit your needs. Depending on the role and business needs with attendance in our beautiful, re-designed office in the heart of Berlin (Checkpoint Charlie), complete with professional coffee machine, free drinks and snacks and break spaces along with kicker, table tennis and more. - ** Career building is part of the deal - **Monthly personal development budget for you to invest in your development via professional memberships, literature, external certifications, conferences, AI subscriptions and more. - ** Events to foster culture -** Regular company and team events like our yearly All Company trip to some place in Europe