People & Culture Specialist (f/m/d)
Black Semiconductor GmbH
<p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a (Senior) People & Culture Specialist (f/m/d) to play a central role in building and scaling our People & Culture function as we grow. This role is instrumental in managing payroll, contracts, mobility, compliance, and reporting, while also acting as a trusted partner to our leadership team. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across core HR processes, building reliable and scalable People Operations systems, supporting employees and managers in a fast-moving, international environment, and reducing dependency on manual workflows as the company scales.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">The successful candidate will bring a blend of operational expertise, strategic partnership, process-building capabilities, and a people-centered approach to help us scale smoothly and sustainably.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>To join our team, you should be excited to:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Scale People Operations and Global Mobility to support rapid company growth.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Take ownership of payroll for NL and DE, while supporting cases involving international payroll.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage contract management, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, and employee administration within our HRIS.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build reliable, scalable systems and reduce dependency on manual workflows for daily People Operations.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Stabilize and document core People Operations and Global Mobility processes, including developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deliver reporting and analytics that inform decision-making, translate People data into meaningful insights, and shape company policies.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Partner with external experts (legal, insurance, accounting, relocation/visa specialists, payroll providers) to ensure smooth operations as the company scales.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build strong collaboration with other People & Culture areas, including Talent Acquisition, People Experience, and People Development.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Provide business support to the leadership team, acting as a sparring partner on People Operations and business partnering topics.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Contribute to writing and rolling out policies that support compliance, clarity, and culture.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Your Qualifications</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">At least 5-8 years of hands-on experience in People Operations within an international company, ideally in a scaling technology, engineering, or deep-tech environment.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Practical experience applying German labour law in an HR environment, with the ability to make informed day-to-day decisions.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong knowledge of HRIS systems (Personio required), payroll and benefits administration systems, and reporting analytics.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience managing immigration, visas, relocation, and international mobility programs is a plus.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience building processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and HR infrastructure.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Skilled in decision-making, collaboration, and stakeholder management, with proven ability to balance operational needs with employee experience.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong hands-on mindset with high attention to detail and the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to build trust and act with professionalism and integrity.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluency in German (minimum C1) and English.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Previous experience in a fast-growing startup environment, ideally in deep tech.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>If your application results in an employment relationship, your Applicant Data will be transferred to our personnel records and processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements; 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