Sr. People & Culture Operations Manager (m/w/x)

Founded in 2015, Grover enables consumers and businesses across Europe to subscribe to tech devices and comprehensive technology solutions - from individual smartphones, laptops, and wearables to full corporate device setups. The company offers access to over 1,000 unique tech items on flexible and financially convenient terms. A pioneer of the circular economy, Grover refurbishes and recirculates devices to help eliminate e-waste.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior People & Culture Operations Manager to join the People team at Grover, full-time and minimum 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) at our Berlin HQ. 

Reporting directly to our Director of People & Culture, you would lead our People admin & operations team and own the operational backbone of our People function. This role is the go-to owner for payroll, HRIS, people reporting, and process documentation, making sure the fundamentals run smoothly, accurately, and at scale as the company grows.

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  • →BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin
  • →Virtual or In-person Coaching Sessions with the Fürstenberg Institut
  • →Physical health support with Urban Sports Club
  • →Annual learning budget of 750€ 
  • →15 remote business days per year to work abroad 
  • →Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones
  • →Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events
  • →A diverse global team of 75 nationalities (and counting!) - genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends

  Embark on a rewarding journey with the Grover Rocketship, where your impact is felt, and together, we cultivate a more circular world. 💚

  Grover is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome every applicant, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

  We are looking forward to e-meeting you! 🚀

• Manage and develop 1-2 People Admin/Operations team members, setting priorities and ensuring accurate, timely delivery
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll, HRIS, and compliance questions
• Own employee lifecycle management (onboarding to offboarding) with clear, documented processes

• 4+ years in People/HR Operations, including 1-2 years in a leadership/people management role within German-based companies (100+ local employees). Startup or scale-up experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience managing and running German payroll processes - whether in-house or seamlessly alongside external service providers.
• Solid working knowledge of German labor law, data privacy (GDPR), and payroll compliance requirements.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Personio, HiBob, Workday, BambooHR) and a forward-thinking mindset using AI tools and automation to streamline workflows, eliminate manual admin, and scale HR operations.
• Comfortable building reports, auditing data integrity, and translating People metrics into meaningful operational insights.
• A natural knack for designing, documenting, and scaling clear processes to turn complexity into structured workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail, maintaining strict accuracy and confidentiality with sensitive employee data.
• Ability to break down complex administrative, legal, or payroll topics into simple, digestible guidance.
• C1+ English and B2+ German (required to confidently navigate German labor/payroll nuances and communicate with external partners).