HR Operations Specialist (f/m/d)

The HR Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational support to the HR department. The role involves the full spectrum of operational employee lifecycle management, including contract and document management, benefits administration, onboarding support for the organization, payroll preparation, employee inquiries, and other HR-related tasks. This includes task management for both our German and our international locations. You will work in a supportive team to balance tasks, while also having the opportunity to take ownership of certain areas to improve processes and develop your own skill set.

The applike group is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies, and companies. We have already founded 4 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: adjoe is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. justDice is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. Sunday is a next-generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. And justtrack offers unique software to automate the entire mobile user acquisition process. Yet more to come.

Under the umbrella of the media company Bertelsmann , we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to challenge yourself and work in a high-performance environment, you’ve come to the right place!

Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!

What you will do:

• Manage and maintain our full document & contract management, ensuring consistent and compliant documents
• Handle and resolve Tier-1 and 2 employee inquiries, e.g., regarding contracts, policy, payroll, and systems, ensuring high-quality resolution
• Execute a streamlined operational onboarding experience, ensuring legal compliance and cross-functional process alignment
• Own the full range of employee data and documents in our HRIS
• Act as primary contact for our monthly payroll preparation and validation process, taking ownership of the document and information gathering, as well as a communication and escalation point with our external payroll provider
• Oversee and administer our absence management and employee benefits
• Identify and support / execute process improvements aimed at optimizing HR operational efficiency and driving automation
• Own and audit HRIS data integrity and system configuration to ensure the HR system is the single, accurate source of truth

Who you are:

• Experience: 3+ years of relevant HR administration/operations experience
• Education: Completed HR-related commercial apprenticeship or a university degree (e.g., Business Administration/HR)
• Solid knowledge of employment contracts, onboarding processes, and HR systems
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, a feeling of ownership, and a structured approach to work
• Strong communication skills and a team-player mentality
• Proficient handling of HR systems (Personio would be a plus) and data maintenance
• Ability to independently resolve more complex employee inquiries
• Willingness to actively participate in projects for the further development of the HR function
• English and German language skills at level B2 or above

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

• Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
• Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition—from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Thrive Where You Work : Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.
• Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.

The Interview Process:

• 1st Interview with TA
• Case Study
• 2nd Case Study Presentation with Head of HR & VP of People
• 3rd Technical conversation with 2 HR Manager + Get to know the team

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it !

Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.