People Operations Manager

Job Title: People Operations Manager

Location: Berlin - Hybrid 2 days a week in the office

Company Overview

OneFootball is the world's biggest football app, connecting over 200 million monthly active users with more than 500 million unique sessions per month. We are passionate about delivering the ultimate football experience and driving innovative advertising solutions in the world of sports.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a People Operations Manager to join our team and help us build the operational heartbeat of our people function. You’ll be our go-to for making sure our people systems, data, and workflows are buttoned-up, while also helping shape a positive, high-trust employee experience.

This role sits at the center of our people processes, from performance cycles to payroll support to building smart workflows that help teams do their best work. You’re a detail-obsessed problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’re proactive, highly organized, and you bring a people-first mindset to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

People Systems & Data

• Own and maintain our HRIS and people systems, ensuring clean and accurate data
• Create ad-hoc and automated reports and dashboards to help us make smart, data-driven decisions
• Spot trends, flag potential issues, and help keep us audit-ready at all times
• Proactively improve workflows and processes to scale with our team
• Support the administration and execution of tasks for all relevant People Services such as onboarding, offboarding, policies or relocation & visas

People Programs & Performance

• Run core People Ops programs like basic reward initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders to make sure people processes actually work for the people using them
• Stay ahead of key operational deadlines (payroll, benefits, compliance), keeping everything moving smoothly

Contracts & Compliance

• Support contract management and get familiar with relevant clauses
• Handle confidential information with complete discretion
• Surface potential compliance risks and propose smart, actionable fixes

Team Enablement & Culture

• Be a visible, approachable partner across the company—someone people trust and enjoy working with
• Bring energy, positivity, and clarity to every interaction, meeting, and message

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in People Ops (or similar HR/People roles) in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in HRIS tools, reporting, and workflow design (bonus points if you’ve worked with platforms like BambooHR)
• Experience processing payroll in collaboration with external payroll providers in particular in Germany (UK or Portugal is a plus)
• Super organized and detail-oriented - you spot issues before they become problems
• Strong judgment and integrity, especially when handling sensitive or confidential info
• Able to manage multiple streams of work without dropping the ball
• Confident communicator who works well across teams and functions
• Excited to create processes and build structures from scratch when needed
• A natural “people person” who makes teams stronger just by being in the room
• German C1 required

Why This Role Matters

People are at the heart of everything we build. As our People Operations Manager, you’ll help shape the experience of every team member making sure they feel supported, valued, and set up to do their best work. Your work will be the quiet force that powers a strong, connected, and thriving company culture.

Why Join Us?

For this role, we do support a flexible work model while encouraging coming to the office twice a week to foster collaboration and team engagement.

🌴 Vacation Days: 26 days, plus 1 extra day each calendar year (up to 5) + your birthday off 🎉

🌟 Personal Days: 5 "OneFootball Days" - take time off when life happens, no questions asked!

💰 Additional Pension Contribution for a secure future 🏦

📚 Learning & Development Budget: €600 per year (after probation) to help you grow 🚀

🧠 Mental Health Support via OpenUp - because your well-being comes first ❤️

💻 Company-Issued MacBook to power your success!

🌍 Remote Work Abroad: Up to 63 days per year working from another EU country and up to 6 weeks outside of the EU.

No matter where you are, OneFootball is committed to providing a workplace that values flexibility, balance, and personal growth. Join us today! 🏆

At OneFootball, we value the insights and ideas that stem from having a diverse team. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be a part of the beautiful game - irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, background, sexual orientation, religion, team followed, or other personal traits. Whether you're a dedicated 24/7 football fan or not, we actively seek to recruit and support a diverse team to ensure our platform, football, and the wider world are viewed through an inclusive lens.