People Operations Specialist – Payroll & HR Operations

About the role

Tourlane is looking for a People Operations Specialist to own the monthly German payroll, support payroll in France and the US, and drive HR operational excellence across a fast‑scaling international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Execute end‑to‑end German payroll each month and provide coverage for France and US payrolls.
• Manage the HR ticketing system, handling employee requests and complex cases.
• Lead company‑wide onboarding in partnership with HR stakeholders.
• Support employees in Germany, France and the US, with primary focus on Germany.
• Utilise advanced HR‑Finance tools, continuously building expertise.
• Identify and implement process‑improvement and automation initiatives.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience running German payroll in a high‑volume setting.
• Background in HR within a start‑up or scale‑up environment.
• Fluent in German and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high sense of ownership.
• Proactive, collaborative communicator comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Personio (HR management system)
• HR ticketing system

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with a vibrant office in Kreuzberg.
• Generous work‑from‑abroad policy – up to 5 months abroad per year.
• Employee Resource Groups and a dog‑friendly office.