The Opportunity:

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

• Drive Results : We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
• Cultivate Belonging : We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
• Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
• Adapt Boldly : We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

We’re looking for a motivated Junior to Mid-Level People Operations Partner (m/w/d) to join our People team and support our German operations during a parental leave cover. This role is based in Munich, and you’ll work closely with both local and international colleagues — you are not alone in Germany, but a key part of a distributed and collaborative People team.

This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who’s ready to take ownership, not just responsibility — someone who’s proactive, curious, and eager to grow. The scope of the role may evolve, so we’re looking for someone who’s comfortable with change and excited by new challenges, especially where tech and data intersect with HR.

Your Mission:

• Be a trusted first point of contact for employees in Germany — providing timely, people-first HR support
• Prepare and coordinate monthly German payroll, in partnership with our external provider
• Handle day-to-day employee lifecycle processes: contracts, onboarding, changes, documentation, and offboarding.
• Ensure all HR operations remain compliant with German labor law and internal policies
• Maintain and improve employee data in our HRIS — accuracy, consistency, and usability are key
• Generate and work with HR data and reports — you don’t need to be a data expert, but you must be comfortable working with numbers and drawing insights
• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate HR processes — we encourage curiosity around AI agents and emerging technologies
• Actively support change management initiatives as our team and tools evolve — be part of the solution, not just a participant
• Collaborate with global People Ops colleagues to align practices and improve the employee experience across countries

What you need to succeed:

• Experience in HR Operations or as an HR Generalist in Germany
• A good understanding of German employment law, payroll processes, and HR compliance
• A hands-on, detail-focused approach — you enjoy building and improving systems
• Confidence working with HR data, Excel/Sheets, and reporting tools — curiosity and comfort with numbers is essential
• A growth mindset — you’re curious, eager to learn, and open to experimenting with tools, especially around tech and AI in HR
• Strong ownership mentality — you take initiative, drive topics forward, and don’t wait to be told what to do
• Fluency in German and strong command of English, both written and spoken

Our Benefits

This role offers a hybrid work environment with three days a week in our Munich office.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position covering parental leave. The scope of the role may evolve based on business needs, and there is potential for extension.

We care about your growth and well-being

Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks

Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country, with 20 working days per trip

Learning & Development Budget

Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training

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Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

Mindset & Growth: A diverse workplace with an open, international culture, and learning environment

Come grow with us!

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

At commercetools, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements