People Operations Manager (f/m/d)

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!



GotPhoto is seeking an enthusiastic People Operations Manager to join our People & Culture team in Berlin (working from our office at least twice a week) to ensure our People Operations run smoothly and employees receive timely, compliant support.
As we grow and expand, we recognize the need for a dedicated People Operations Manager 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.

• Managing our People Operations in Europe (Germany + Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal) with your colleague Mailin

• Managing 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

• Managing the onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes for employees across Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands

• Maintaining and improving our HRIS (Personio), ensuring accurate data and efficient reporting

• Owning of health & safety tasks in Europe and supporting ongoing compliance topics

• 3–5 years of experience in People Operations, ideally in start-ups or international environments

• Professional understanding 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

• 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

• Unlimited holidays (26 days is the minimum)

• Workation in a different country for up to 2 months per year

• Want to learn another language? You get access to Lingoda.

• Flexible Employee Benefits through Probonio: Your monthly budget allows you to choose the benefit that best suits your needs, including popular options like the Urban Sports Club Membership.

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.