People & Culture Specialist, HR Operations

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

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• Interest in initiating People programs, employee experience, and culture initiatives

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

Why us?

• Opportunity to help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup
• Competitive compensation
• Real ownership and responsibility from day one
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
• Hybrid setup with flexible working hours

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• Modern office within walking distance of Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, fully stocked with snacks and drinks
• Top-tier hardware of your choice, including home office equipment
• Subsidized Deutschlandticket
• Relocation support, if needed
• Quarterly in-person team workshops and events

About us

Turbalance GmbH 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.

Turbalance is committed to providing a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace. Diversity at Turbalance means fostering an environment where individual differences are recognized, valued, and respected, enabling everyone to fully contribute their talents and strengths.

This commitment begins with our recruitment process. If you require any accommodations to support your application or interview, please let us know as we are happy to assist.