Director of People Operations (m/f/d)

Your mission

You will be an integral part of our existing Talent team of twelve people, reporting directly to our VP People. Additionally, you will lead a team of three People Operations Specialists.

More specifically, you will:

• Support and lead the People Operations team in day-to-day operations.
• Actively contribute with your expert knowledge in the areas of operational HR and payroll.
• Own and optimize our current processes and tools (HiBob), ensuring they are supported and constantly improved by you and your team.
• Own the responsibility for setting up and executing operational processes such as onboarding, document and data management, and our HR Ticketing Service (Jira).
• Actively shape and administer HR metrics according to business requirements, ensuring the data is relevant and actionable.
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives across our different sites, ensuring they meet compliance standards.
• Oversee the compensation cycles across the company.
• Maintain close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders and partners, fostering strong working relationships.
• Provide HR KPIs to management, maintaining them with a robust analytical skill set to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with works councils to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

Who you are and what you have

• Master's degree in business administration, psychology, or a comparable qualification.
• At least 10 years of work experience in the People Operations field, with proven experience working with works councils.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Highly proactive with a passion for People Operations.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and manage work, respond to conflicting demands, and prioritize appropriately.
• Enjoy working in a fast-changing international environment with challenges that foster growth.
• Fluent in English and German.

Benefits 

• Virtual company shares 
• 30 days holiday 
• Subsidized lunch 
• Public transport ticket 
• Sport Clubs membership 
• Individual learning allowance 
• Mental well-being platform 
• Childcare allowance 
• Customized company pension plan 

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com