People Operations Executive (FTC)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential digital media organization in their search for a People Operations Executive to support an upcoming German project on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract basis. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role based in London for someone who takes real pride in accuracy, thrives in fast-moving environments, and genuinely enjoys making colleagues feel looked after.

You'll own the end-to-end running of monthly German payroll and serve as the trusted first point of contact for German employees on pay, benefits, and lifecycle matters. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in People Operations with support and guidance from a wider team as you grow into a more senior, autonomous role.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end processing of monthly German payroll accurately and on time, from gathering inputs (new starters, leavers, changes, bonuses, commission, absence) through to submission and reconciliation
• Act as point of contact for the German payroll provider, resolving queries and ensuring everything reconciles each cycle
• Ensure payroll compliance with German payroll and employment legislation (income tax, social security contributions, statutory requirements) and stay current on regulatory changes
• Maintain meticulous payroll records and support year-end processes and statutory reporting for Germany
• Be the friendly, reliable first responder for questions from German employees on payroll, benefits, and lifecycle matters in both German and English
• Advise employees on people policies and processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters with good judgement
• Administer benefits programmes for German employees, including enrolments, changes, leavers, and provider liaison
• Process joiners, leavers, and employee changes within Germany, delivering smooth experiences across onboarding, contractual changes, family leave, and offboarding
• Prepare accurate documentation (contracts, letters, changes to terms) in line with German employment regulations
• Keep HRIS systems clean, accurate, and audit-ready at all times
• Produce clear reports and pull insights to support decision-making
• Use AI tools and automation to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to workflows and documentation

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 2+ years' experience in a People Operations, HR administration, or payroll role, ideally within a scale-up or high-growth environment
• Hands-on experience processing German payroll and solid working knowledge of German payroll and employment regulations
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Exceptional attention to detail—accuracy is what you're known for
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines calmly
• Solution-oriented approach: you research answers independently and come up with fixes, not just flags
• Comfortable with AI tools and keen to find new ways to apply them for efficiency
• Strong communicator with discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Confident with people systems and spreadsheets, quick to pick up new tools

Bonus Points:

• Experience supporting benefits administration and renewals
• Experience with Hibob and Remote payroll platforms
• Exposure to multi-country or international People Operations

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen qualified applicants and conduct an initial conversation about your background and the role. We then submit strong candidates to our client for their consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—we manage all communication throughout the process to represent you effectively.

The client's interview process typically includes an online interview with the hiring manager and a coffee chat with the German team.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our talent team based on your experience and the client's budget for this fixed-term contract role.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair consideration throughout our process.