People Operations & Engagement Specialist (f/m/d)
Role Overview
This is a mid-level People Operations & Engagement Specialist role focused on supporting HR processes and fostering company culture. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing employee data, payroll, and compliance in Europe, particularly Germany, while organizing engagement activities and maintaining the Berlin office. The hire will impact operational efficiency and employee experience by ensuring smooth people operations and a welcoming environment for remote and in-office teams.
Perks & Benefits
The role offers a flexible hybrid model with office work in Berlin 2-3 times per week, allowing remote work otherwise. Benefits include 26+ days of annual leave, work from abroad up to 40 days per year, an education budget, language learning access via Lingoda, and flexible perks like public transport or shopping vouchers. Career growth is supported through professional development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
Full Job Description
About GotPhoto/fotograf.de
Our mission is to digitalize the people's 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!
The Role
Your mission
GotPhoto is seeking an enthusiastic People Operations & Engagement Specialist to join our People & Culture team in Berlin (working from our office at least 2-3 times a week) to ensure our People Operations run smoothly and employees receive timely, compliant support. Furthermore you will be the culture ambassador, making sure our GotPhotographers feel supported, engaged and welcome, whether they work remotely or from the office.
As we grow and expand, we recognize the need for a dedicated People Operations & Engagement Specialist to join our team and help us scale our processes with operational excellence. This role will act as the main point of contact for People Ops topics in Europe, providing accurate payroll, documentation, and employee support throughout the employee lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Supporting People Operations in Europe, with a special focus on Germany
Owning events & engagement activities for the team, and acting as a culture ambassador for GotPhotographers everywhere.
Ensuring the GotPhoto office in Berlin is a thriving hub and has everything our GotPhotographers need to feel welcome
Owning Look & Feel of the office and liaising with external providers and suppliers.
Supporting with payroll and benefits in Europe, in collaboration with our external payroll provider
Owning and updating employee data and files, including contracts, certifications, and work permits
Steering the onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes for employees across Europe
Maintaining and improving our HRIS (Personio), ensuring accurate data and efficient reporting
Owning of health & safety tasks in Europe and supporting ongoing compliance topics
We are looking for:
2-5 years of experience in People Operations, ideally in start-ups or international environments
Agile, outgoing mindset paired with creativity to foster innovative, engaging people initiatives, as well as a love for all things People!
Knowledge of German labor, tax, and social security law. - European legal understanding is a plus!
Proficiency with HRIS tools (preferably Personio) and strong process management skills
Tech savviness - it's easy for you to come up with creative solutions to use our internal applications (Personio, Probiono, etc.) to automate and digitalize certain tasks
Fluency in German (C1+) and strong English communication skills
The Perks
We work in a flexible hybrid model at GotPhoto, leveraging the best of both worlds, with our office at Hausvogteiplatz serving as our central hub for collaboration in Berlin
Education budget, that allows you to grow professionally and explore new ideas
26 + X (26 days of contractual annual leave, plus additional discretionary days)
Work from abroad up to 40 days per year (after probation)
Want to learn another language? You get access to Lingoda.
Flexible Probonio benefits—use your monthly budget on options like public transport, shopping vouchers, or an Urban Sports Club membership.
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.
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