(Junior) People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

AVOW is an award-winning, global app growth company specializing in mobile OEM advertising. Founded with the vision to revolutionize mobile OEM advertising, AVOW has rapidly emerged as an industry leader with more than 100 advertisers on their roster. Through its partnerships with mobile OEMs, its proprietary tech AVOW Intelligence, and the joint formation of KYLN, a premium multi-channel distribution platform for game app developers, the company provides access to over 1.5 billion daily active users, and offers clients over 10 million monthly downloads.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented German-speaking (Junior) People Operations Manager (m/f/d) to join our team and help build a positive, efficient, and engaging work environment for our employees in Berlin and globally.

As part of the People team, you will play a key role in strengthening our people operations, ensuring that our processes are solid, effective, and people-centric, while also enhancing our office culture. Your hands-on mentality, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively will help drive process improvements, support recruitment, development, and retention efforts, and contribute to various people-related projects that directly impact AVOW’s work experience.

In addition, you will take on Office Management responsibilities, ensuring a well-organized and welcoming workplace for our Berlin team.

What are the main performance objectives in this role?

• Ownership of People Ops function for Berlin and global employees (70 people)
• Manage key administrative tasks such as employment contracts, reference letters, and pension plan documentation.
• Ensure operational excellence during payroll preparation, create reports, and support the monthly payroll process.
• Address employee queries and provide HR-related support to ensure smooth operations.
• Onboard new employees globally, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported.
• Maintain relationships with external authorities (payroll providers, office-related insurances, etc.).
• Ownership of Berlin office workplace
• Create and maintain a welcoming and comfortable office environment where all employees feel valued.
• Foster a positive, supportive atmosphere that encourages productivity and collaboration.
• Support office-related logistics and manage space usage to ensure a seamless work experience.
• People project ownership and people process improvements
• Collaborate with the People & Culture (P&C) team to improve and automate processes (e.g., annual performance reviews).
• Bring fresh ideas to the table, continuously improving HR processes for greater efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• Work independently and within the team to develop new initiatives that align with company goals.

What are the strengths, transferable skills, and behaviors that drive success in this role?

• Experience in People/HR Teams: Previous exposure to working in HR or People Operations is essential.
• Technical proficiency with HRIS: Familiarity with human resources information systems, such as Personio, will help you navigate processes efficiently.
• Proficient in German and English: Strong communication skills in both languages will be key in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ownership and proactivity: Enjoys taking responsibility for tasks, is process-oriented, and able to work independently while being a self-starter.
• Collaboration and people-focused: Passion for working with people, understanding their needs, and actively contributing to their success and well-being.
• Innovation and continuous improvement: Excited to bring new ideas and optimize HR processes for greater efficiency and impact.
• Knowledge of German Labor Law (preferred but not required): Understanding labor laws will be beneficial for handling legal and compliance matters effectively.

Important: We know that individuals who have been socialized as women tend to hesitate to apply for a position unless they meet almost all the requirements. If you see yourself in this statement, we explicitly encourage you to apply anyway.

What does our hiring process look like?

• Initial contact – Our process begins with a casual yet informative screening call with our TA team. This call allows us to learn more about you and provides you with a glimpse into our team and culture!
• Deep dive – In this phase, you’ll have a more in-depth discussion with our hiring manager. It’s an opportunity to explore the role deeper and have a better sense for the expectations.
• Problem-solving + presentation – This stage will be all about highlighting your role-specific strengths and problem-solving skills while allowing you to get more insights into the team and its current challenges.
• Informal ‘coffee’ chat – An optional round to allow you to meet a potential team member.

What do we offer?

• Learning & Development opportunities
• Sabbatical policy
• Subsidized membership plans for public transportation and sports
• Free weekly German Course
• Bike leasing program
• Healthy (also not so healthy) snacks in the office every day
• Experienced, innovative, diverse team

We are looking forward to getting your application!