People & Culture Manager - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a People & Culture Manager to join our dynamic team at smartvillage. This remote role will allow you to guide and support our employees and leaders throughout the entire employee lifecycle. As a key contact for development topics, you will lead employee discussions from a People & Culture perspective, assist with feedback formats, and create individual development roadmaps.

What You'll Do

• Guide employees and leadership through the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a strong focus on talent development.
• Conduct employee discussions and support feedback processes to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage operational HR processes, including onboarding, change agreements, and maintaining accurate digital personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with labor law standards and continuously improve existing processes in a structured and solution-oriented manner.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly payroll processes, including variable salary components and absences, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Actively contribute to the development of our digital HR landscape by optimizing processes and integrating AI-supported solutions.
• Support the development of HR metrics and analyze relevant KPIs to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Foster a professional and dynamic work atmosphere that aligns with our core values and growth mentality.

Requirements

• More than two years of experience in People & Culture or HR, with a solid educational background in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of operational HR work and a desire to develop in a managerial position.
• Proficiency in German labor law and experience with contracts, change agreements, and payroll processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead sensitive discussions and build trust.
• Digital affinity and experience with HR tools (ideally Personio) and a passion for process automation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret HR metrics and their impact on business success.
• A collaborative spirit and the desire to contribute to a supportive and engaging work environment.
• Fluent in German (C2 level) and comfortable with occasional business travel to other locations.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI-driven HR solutions.
• Familiarity with employee engagement strategies.
• Previous experience in a fast-growing startup environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary range of €60,000 - €80,000 per year.
• Flexible remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development through our training budget.
• A modern office environment with team activities and regular outings.
• Free beverages and a relaxation area in the office.
• Support for your fitness activities through a subsidized Urban Sports Club membership.
• A culture that values creativity, responsibility, and employee well-being.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating a greener future.