People Operations Manager at Cell Labs | DE | Rezi

People Operations Manager at Cell Labs

People Operations Manager

Cell Labs · DE

2 weeks ago

People Operations Manager

Cell Labs · DE

20 days ago
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About the Role

This role is crucial for managing HR administration, supporting talent acquisition and onboarding, preparing payroll, and developing people programs. You will be the primary point of contact for compliance, internal communications, and benefits, ensuring a positive employee experience and contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the robotics and AI space.

Responsibilities

  • Manage HR administration, including employee data, sick leave, and vacation requests using Personio.
  • Prepare and maintain employment contracts and other HR documents.
  • Support the interview process and manage the onboarding and offboarding experience for employees.
  • Oversee payroll preparation and act as the liaison with the tax office.
  • Develop and implement performance and feedback cycles, gather team feedback, and support manager development.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws (AGG, GDPR) and data protection regulations.
  • Shape internal communications, including All-Hands meetings, newsletters, and team updates.
  • Develop and implement benefits and wellbeing strategies, focusing on mental health and team resilience.

Requirements

  • Experience in People, Operations, or Office Management, preferably in tech, hardware, or startup environments.
  • Proficiency in HR administration, contract management, and payroll preparation.
  • Initial experience in establishing People programs (Performance Management, Wellbeing, Onboarding) during growth phases.
  • Empathy, discretion, and strong communication skills.
  • Hands-on mentality combined with structured thinking.
  • Proficiency with Personio and common People tools.
  • Curiosity for robotics, AI, and deep tech.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills.
  • On-site presence in Berlin is required for daily work with the team and robots.

Skills

  • HR Administration
  • Contract Management
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Onboarding
  • Offboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Wellbeing Programs
  • Compliance
  • Data Protection (GDPR)
  • Internal Communications
  • Personio
  • People Tools
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Discretion
  • Structured Thinking
  • Hands-on Mentality

Location

  • Berlin

Work Type

  • On-site
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Experience in People, Operations, or Office Management
  • Initial experience in establishing People programs

Benefits

  • Room to Fail & Grow with a learning day and individual training budget.
  • Room to Recharge with a quiet area and regular office massages.
  • Mental health workshops.
  • Office Gym and Ping-Pong zone.
  • An additional paid day for social or ecological engagement.
  • Flexible Benefits Program (Home-Interior, Mobility, Health, Food, Music subscriptions).
  • Central office location with modern labs, creative spaces, focus zones, and a fully equipped kitchen with snacks, drinks, and coffee.

About the Company

  • We are a freshly founded VC-backed robotics startup from Berlin, building tangible humanoid robots and the intelligent systems behind them.
  • Our focus is on deep tech execution, bringing complex ideas into the physical world rapidly and with intent.
  • We foster a collaborative environment where engineers, designers, and operators work side by side.
  • We encourage ownership and building innovative technology, turning prototypes into reality.