Do you combine strong HR expertise with a hands-on mindset and the ability to take operational ownership, set priorities and give a team clear direction?
As Senior People Operations Manager (m/f/d) - Deputy Head of People & Organization, you will be the operational senior person within People Operations and ensure that our day-to-day People Operations run professionally, reliably and efficiently.
Working closely with our Head of People & Organization, you will take ownership of operational People topics, 0support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle and support the Head of People & Organization in coordinating, leading and developing the People Operations team.
Ready to take the next step in People Operations leadership and combine hands-on HR expertise with team responsibility? Bring ownership, confidence and the ability to drive reliable execution, quality and continuous improvement across day-to-day People Operations.
Senior People Operations Manager (m/f/d)
Hürth
Full-time
Permanent employee
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Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus
People Operations & Team Leadership
- Take end-to-end operational ownership of day-to-day People Operations and HR Administration across the IronMaxx Group
- Support the Head of People & Organization in coordinating, leading and developing the People Operations team
- Take formal people management responsibility for two remote HR Assistants
- Set clear priorities, responsibilities and expectations; ensure reliable execution, high quality standards and adherence to deadlines across day-to-day People Operations
- Act as operational deputy for the Head of People & Organization and take ownership of day-to-day decisions, coordination and escalations
- Coach and develop more junior People team members, provide guidance on complex HR topics and ensure consistent operational execution
- Ensure professional HR support throughout the employee lifecycle for more than 100 employees
- Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, contracts, personnel files, absences and HR documentation
- Ensure accurate and compliant employee data and processes
- Act as a trusted contact for employees and managers on operational HR matters
- Act as a senior operational sparring partner for managers on day-to-day HR and employee-related topics
- Provide practical guidance on HR processes, labor law and internal policies
- Take ownership of more complex employee relations cases, performance topics and sensitive employee meetings
- Own operational escalations within the role scope and involve the Head of People & Organization where appropriate
- Support learning and development initiatives based on the evolving needs of the organization
- Help coordinate trainings, development measures and related People processes
- Work closely with the Head of People & Organization and, where applicable, a dedicated Training Manager
- Coordinate monthly payroll preparation with internal stakeholders and external providers
- Oversee working-time, absence and employee-related data
- Prepare relevant HR KPIs and management reports
- Own the continuous improvement and standardization of People workflows, templates, responsibilities and operating standards
- Drive digitalization and automation of recurring People processes with a focus on efficiency, scalability and reliable execution
Your skillset - as strong as our protein
- 3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Administration, HR Generalist or a comparable HR role
- Strong knowledge of the German employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, absences and offboarding
- Good practical knowledge of German labor law
- Experience with payroll preparation, HR administration and personnel data
- Confidence in advising employees and managers
- Experience coordinating or leading colleagues, projects or workstreams
- Previous disciplinary leadership experience is welcome but not mandatory; we are equally open to candidates who are ready to take their first formal leadership step and demonstrate clear leadership potential
- Ability to set priorities, provide clear direction, maintain standards and take ownership of execution
- Structured, reliable and solution-oriented working style
- Strong interest in process improvement, digitalization and automation
- High level of discretion, integrity and service orientation
- Confident use of HR systems and MS Office
- Very good German and good English skills
About us
Quality & Innovations from IronMaxx® Nutrition
Premium sports nutrition - Designed in Germany!
Producing the best sports nutrition worldwide is the goal of IronMaxx®.
The production of highly efficient sports nutrition of the best quality and the constant further development of our products led to the award of the State Prize for Excellent Food Quality by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this is no reason for us to rest on our laurels - we are constantly working with the greatest passion to offer you supplements that inspire, work and taste great! The integration of the latest study results and the evaluation of practical field research in cooperation with professional sports clubs and our customers have led to permanent innovation in the development of new sports and fitness nutrition at IronMaxx® Nutrition since the company was founded in 2004.
In addition to the basics of sports nutrition in the areas of strength/endurance, muscle building and diet, this includes effective nutritional supplements for health and prevention, intelligent new combinations of active ingredients and improved dosage forms, such as our Tricaps®.
In the area of protein products, for example, IronMaxx® has set a milestone in the evolution of the latest sports nutrition products with the development of water-based protein powders in over 31 flavors. The sweet spread with the world's highest protein content, IronMaxx® Protein Creme, also comes from us.
Designed in Germany - as a German sports nutrition manufacturer, IronMaxx® is also committed to outstanding quality and seamless quality control.
High performance - the goal is the goal.
Well-known professional clubs, such as the eight-time German ice hockey champions, the "Kölner Haie", or the traditional handball club VfL Gummersbach with its unique success story, have relied for years on the efficient sports nutrition from IronMaxx® and on our expertise in the use and mode of action of nutritional supplements.
While in many areas of life the "path is often proclaimed as the goal", our customers usually have a very clear idea of their "dream body" and its desired performance. This passion to achieve their personal goal is something we share with all our partners and customers - be it an athletic body, achieving new personal bests, reducing body weight or achieving sporting team success.
IronMaxx® products have therefore become an integral part of the product range of many European fitness studios, wholesalers, pharmacies and body stores in recent years due to their high quality.
Premium sports nutrition - Designed in Germany!
Producing the best sports nutrition worldwide is the goal of IronMaxx®.
The production of highly efficient sports nutrition of the best quality and the constant further development of our products led to the award of the State Prize for Excellent Food Quality by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. However, this is no reason for us to rest on our laurels - we are constantly working with the greatest passion to offer you supplements that inspire, work and taste great! The integration of the latest study results and the evaluation of practical field research in cooperation with professional sports clubs and our customers have led to permanent innovation in the development of new sports and fitness nutrition at IronMaxx® Nutrition since the company was founded in 2004.
In addition to the basics of sports nutrition in the areas of strength/endurance, muscle building and diet, this includes effective nutritional supplements for health and prevention, intelligent new combinations of active ingredients and improved dosage forms, such as our Tricaps®.
In the area of protein products, for example, IronMaxx® has set a milestone in the evolution of the latest sports nutrition products with the development of water-based protein powders in over 31 flavors. The sweet spread with the world's highest protein content, IronMaxx® Protein Creme, also comes from us.
Designed in Germany - as a German sports nutrition manufacturer, IronMaxx® is also committed to outstanding quality and seamless quality control.
High performance - the goal is the goal.
Well-known professional clubs, such as the eight-time German ice hockey champions, the "Kölner Haie", or the traditional handball club VfL Gummersbach with its unique success story, have relied for years on the efficient sports nutrition from IronMaxx® and on our expertise in the use and mode of action of nutritional supplements.
While in many areas of life the "path is often proclaimed as the goal", our customers usually have a very clear idea of their "dream body" and its desired performance. This passion to achieve their personal goal is something we share with all our partners and customers - be it an athletic body, achieving new personal bests, reducing body weight or achieving sporting team success.
IronMaxx® products have therefore become an integral part of the product range of many European fitness studios, wholesalers, pharmacies and body stores in recent years due to their high quality.