People & Culture Specialist

Your mission

To support our growing team, we are looking for a People & Culture Specialist to join us. In this role, you will focus on the hands-on operational side of HR, ensuring smooth People operations and supporting the team with day-to-day administrative and HR processes.

You will work closely with founders and leadership to implement HR policies and maintain efficient, compliant HR operations for our German entity.

Responsibilities

Manage HR operations for the German entity of turbalance, including employee lifecycle processes like onboarding, performance review, and offboarding.
Prepare and manage employment contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance with German labor law and internal policies.
Administer the HRIS system (Personio), ensuring accurate employee data, documentation, and workflows.
Support employee benefits and leave programs and support related employee communication.
Serve as a liaison for employee matters, proactively addressing concerns and resolving day-to-day and operational challenges
Support visa and relocation administration where applicable.
Contribute to improving People workflows and operational processes as the company scales.
Coordinate pre-payroll and collaborate with external payroll and tax providers.

Your profile

3–5 years of experience in HR operations or People & Culture roles
Comfortable managing employment contracts and HR administration
Strong knowledge of German labor law and potential compliance issues.
Highly resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment while remaining organized with strong attention to detail.
Experience with HRIS systems (Personio preferred).
Fluent in English (business level) and German (C1 or above)

Nice to have

Experience supporting international teams in on-site, hybrid and remote environments
Interest in initiating People programs, employee experience, and culture initiatives
Familiarity with DEI initiatives
Experience working with external recruitment agencies and managing international employment structures via EORs

This is a hybrid position based in or near Heidelberg, combining regular on-site collaboration with flexible remote work.

Why us?

Build something big: Help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup
Pay & perks: Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive, subsidized Deutschlandticket, and access to a discount portal
Work your way: Flexible hours with hybrid and remote-friendly options
Fast lanes, no red tape: Flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making mean ideas ship quickly
Global team: Work with a diverse, international team across Germany and the USA
Modern headquarters: Well-stocked office near the Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, available on a hybrid basis or as a place to connect during our quarterly team workshops
Top setup: Your choice of high-quality hardware and equipment
Relocation support: We’ll help make your move to join us as smooth as possible

About us

turbalance is an innovative, emerging startup that transforms AI laws. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers who believe in what we’re building. We constantly push boundaries and embrace our inner nerds as we find new ways to tackle complex challenges. You will find a dynamic work environment here, with flat or even non-existent hierarchies and the chance to take on responsibility from day one.

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