People Operations

Kleinanzeigen is the leading online classifieds market in Germany. An average of more than 50 million ads are available in numerous categories - from children's supplies to electronics to real estate. With more than 36 million users per month, Kleinanzeigen has the widest reach of all online selling platforms in the country. Most of the items traded on Kleinanzeigen are second-hand. In this way, users make an active contribution to sustainability. The Kleinanzeigen market allows companies the opportunity to easily offer their services online. Kleinanzeigen was launched in September 2009 as eBay Kleinanzeigen. Since June 2021, the company has been part of Adevinta, a leading global provider of online classified ads. In May 2023, the name was changed to Kleinanzeigen.

Kleinanzeigen is part of Adevinta: a global online classifieds specialist and sustainability leader with 25+ products in 10 countries.

What you'll do ​& Who you are As our People Operations & Systems Specialist, you ensure efficient, compliant, and data-driven People Operations at Kleinanzeigen. You'll combine deep operational expertise with system ownership of HiBob to create seamless processes and outstanding employee experiences across the full lifecycle. Working cross-functionally with Payroll, People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance, you ensure data quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in how we manage and use People data.
This is a hybrid role based in Berlin-Charlottenburg. You report to the Head of People Operations & Business Partnering. What You'll Do:

• Act as the first point of contact for Kleinanzeigen's employees on People-related questions, policies and procedures.
• Own and continuously optimize People processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional employee experience.
• Lead system- and process-related improvement projects, identifying opportunities to simplify and digitalize People Operations.
• Act as the subject-matter expert and system owner of HiBob, driving automation, data integrity, workflow improvements, and providing first-level support and training for users to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.
• Prepare and issue People documents such as contracts, amendments, and certificates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with Payroll and Finance requirements.
• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and People Partners to ensure seamless data flow, compliance with German labor law, and proper documentation for the Works Council.
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards together with People Analytics to provide insights that support decision-making and audits.

Who You Are:

• You bring several years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, or HRIS management, ideally within a digital or tech-driven environment.
• You have solid knowledge of German labor law, People processes, and administrative procedures, with a strong sense of accuracy and confidentiality.
• You're proactive and solution-oriented, with a passion for automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement in People operations.
• You're structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• You communicate clearly and effectively in both German and English and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across teams to create a great employee experience.

Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractive Base Salary

• Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere Maybe not from the moonwell why not just make sure you have internet connection

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.

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