People Operations Team Lead (m/f/d)

About GotPhoto/fotograf.de

Our mission is to digitalize the people photography industry.

GotPhoto.com | fotograf.de is dedicated to making photographers’ lives easier and more efficient. We provide an end-to-end workflow and e-commerce solution enabling photographers to digitalize key parts of their workflow - from photo management to payment, combined with a user-friendly platform. Making them more successful and spending more time behind the lens!

Since 2012, our journey has been filled with an entrepreneurial spirit, witnessing countless success stories that prove our sustainable business model works and is profitable.

We’re building a tight-knit ecosystem where everyone can thrive – including you! Join our team of 170+ talented individuals and be part of our journey to empower photographers like never before!

People Operations Team Lead



Your mission

GotPhoto is looking for an enthusiastic People Operations Team Lead to join our People and Culture team in Berlin.

Your core mission as our Team lead is to guarantee that our People Operations processes are compliant, efficient, and user-friendly on a global level. You are the main architect for building a stable fundament for our processes and the main change manager in this context.

Your role is crucial in shaping how employees experience us as an employer and in conveying our cultural values in everyday operations. Our team spans the US, Germany, and the Netherlands, and we also operate with Deel (Employer of Record) in Spain and Portugal. We’re eager to find someone as passionate about this mission as we are!

In the People & Culture team, we aim to shape the work of tomorrow in a human-centric way to empower the business. You’ll be embedded within this team, leading three amazing People Operations experts and a Workplace Experience person (whom we’re currently hiring). You’ll report to Elisa, our Chief People Officer.



Meet Your Team:

• Angel - [LinkedIn]

• Nora - [LinkedIn]

• Mailin - [LinkedIn]

In Your Role:

• Be part of a dedicated People & Culture (P&C) team of 10 specialists, collaborating with Talent Acquisition, Business Partners, and Learning & Development, in a start-up environment that offers unique growth opportunities and a deep focus on People ops topics.

• Lead our team of People Operations experts, leveraging their strengths to meet business objectives and foster professional growth. Our team is located in Berlin and the US.

• Serve as the primary contact for our management team, consulting on compliance topics, presenting new processes and policies, and independently handling strategic projects for both Europe and the USA.

• Standardize, streamline, and ensure compliance of all core People Operations processes (Onboarding, Offboarding, Payroll, Administration, etc.) across different markets.

• Utilize data to track performance and develop lean, effective processes.

• Stay current with legal trends and dynamics across our markets, ensuring timely implementation.

• Focus on the employee lifecycle and various touchpoints, including our offices in Atlanta and Berlin, understanding the critical nature of employee experience.

Skills We’re Looking For:

• Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in People Operations or HR management, directly interacting with C-level or top management, with first leadership experience. Experience in a startup and building structures from scratch is a plus!

• Leadership: You’re passionate about People Operations, leading by example with resilience, strong communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

• Labor Law: You possess deep knowledge of German labor law and a good understanding of European and US labor laws. International experience with other markets is ideal if you haven’t worked in the US market.

• Design Thinking: You appreciate a sleek setup, knowing the importance of easy access for employees and focusing on the right tools and process design.

• Employee Experience: You understand the importance of creating an engaging employee experience, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our cultural values and supports productivity and trust.

• Communication: You’re adept at storytelling, setting clear goals, fostering responsibility, resolving disputes constructively, and simplifying complex topics.

• Language: You’re fluent in both written and spoken German and English.

The Perks

• Our culture: Yes, this may sound cheesy - but our eNPS of 47+ speaks for itself and the collaborative and open work environment we’ve created. We have a bi-annual review process and a strong feedback culture to ensure your growth.

• Hybrid Work: We operate in a flexible hybrid model, combining the best of both worlds (you can find us at Hausvogteiplatz in Berlin).

• Work from Abroad: We support you in working from almost anywhere, allowing up to 40 days outside your home country.

• Generous Leave Policy: Our minimum is 26 days, with an “unlimited policy” to help you balance work and life. Plus, the 24th and 31st of December are considered half working days.

• Health & Wellbeing: We offer a discounted membership to the Urban Sports Club to support your wellbeing.

• Learning & Development: You'll receive an annual learning budget of 500 EUR, which can be increased to 1,000 EUR. If you want to improve your German or English, we have you covered with Lingoda.

• Full productivity: Select your setup - Apple, Windows - and follow your preference!

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A Final Word:

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may refrain from applying for positions if they feel they don't meet all qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we're excited to discover how your distinctive experience can enhance our team!

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However, you identify. We believe in equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and personality. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is the right thing to do and is central to our success.