People Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Who We Are: We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. Overview: As a People Operations Manager, you will own and support the day-to-day people operations functions that help our organization scale effectively. This is a highly operational, hands-on role focused on recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee experience, organizational processes, and supporting leadership across people-related initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to help build strong operational foundations in a fast-paced startup environment. While this role will help shape processes and improve how the organization operates, this is currently an individual contributor role focused on execution rather than building or managing a large HR team. Your Responsibilities: Onboarding & Employee Experience Own onboarding coordination and ensure employees have a smooth and organized onboarding experience. Coordinate new hire setup including equipment ordering, account provisioning, onboarding schedules, and internal introductions. Maintain onboarding documentation, training resources, and onboarding checklists. Help drive employee engagement initiatives, team events, and internal communication efforts. Support employees throughout their lifecycle with the company. People Operations & Organizational Support Coordinate and help manage feedback cycles, performance review processes, and employee check-ins. Maintain organizational documentation including org charts, employee records, and internal systems. Help establish scalable people operations processes and best practices. Ensure consistency and follow-through across internal people-related processes. Support leadership with scheduling, coordination, and follow-up on people operations initiatives. Assist with office operations and administrative coordination as needed. Cross-Functional Support Partner closely with leadership, recruiting, operations, and finance teams on hiring and employee-related initiatives. Help ensure compliance with internal policies and operational processes. Support ad hoc operational projects and company initiatives as the organization grows. Nice to have contributions (not requirements): Recruiting & Hiring Operations: Support recruiting efforts by managing candidate pipelines, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong candidate communication. Partner with hiring managers to ensure an efficient and positive hiring experience. Prepare offer letters, onboarding documentation, and hiring-related communications. Maintain recruiting trackers, hiring metrics, and interview coordination processes. Help improve recruiting workflows and hiring operations as the company scales. Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 4+ years of experience in people operations, recruiting operations, HR coordination, or employee operations roles. Experience supporting hiring pipelines and coordinating recruiting processes across multiple stakeholders. Experience onboarding employees in fast-paced or startup environments preferred. Familiarity with HR systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and employee management platforms. Experience maintaining organizational processes, employee documentation, and operational workflows. Skills Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information. Excellent project coordination and follow-through abilities. Strong interpersonal skills and a people-first mindset. Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Process-oriented with the ability to improve and scale operational workflows. Proactive, dependable, and execution-focused. Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities. Strong administrative and operational problem-solving skills. What We Offer: A motivated team and an open corporate culture Flexible work schedule: Remote or hybrid working model designed around high performance and collaboration. Shape the future: Work for a market leader in AI-powered robotics and help define how North America scales. Attractive remuneration: Competitive salary plus attractive bonus options tied to pipeline generation and business impact. Career opportunities: Be part of a dynamic scale-up with clear development prospects in a rapidly growing market. Direct impact: Build the systems and strategy that define how Sereact grows its commercial engine in North America. Compensation & Benefits: Base salary range: USD $110,000 – $140,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location). Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 6% 20 days paid time off Parental leave Paid sick leave Wellness or gym stipend Learning and development support Equity/Bonus Additional Information: Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow