People Operations Specialist (all genders)

As our People Operations Specialist, you will ensure seamless, scalable, and compliant People Operations across the organisation. By owning end-to-end execution and continuously improving processes, you will enable Klim to grow efficiently while maintaining a strong employee experience and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities:

People Operations

* Own and run all core People Ops processes, including payroll, contracts, recruiting coordination, employee lifecycle, and compliance

* Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely execution of all HR operations

* Maintain and improve employee records, documentation, and HR systems

Process Optimisation & Scalability

* Identify inefficiencies and continuously improve People Ops workflows

* Build structured, scalable, and well-documented processes across multiple countries

* Introduce automation and system improvements to reduce manual work and increase efficiency

Employee Lifecycle & Experience

* Ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes

* Maintain a high-quality employee experience across all touchpoints

* Strengthen clarity, transparency, and trust across the organisation

Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

* Act as trusted partner to leadership on operational people-related topics

* Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and organisational topics

* Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and external partners

Complex Topics & Projects

* Manage sensitive HR topics

* Lead cross-functional operational projects (e.g. office expansion, OKR processes)

* Ensure consistent, compliant, and structured handling of complex situations

Your profile:

* 3+ years of experience in People Operations or HR in a fast-growing environment

* Strong knowledge of German labor law and HR processes

* Experience working in international or multi-country setups is a plus

* Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently

* Highly structured, detail-oriented, and reliable

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

* Highly hands-on and proactive, with a strong bias for action in fast-paced environments

* Fluent in English and German

Your benefits:

* Opportunity: Be part of our journey from the very beginning, working on an equal footing with the leadership team to build a new company.

* Impact: Make a daily and active contribution to combating climate change, promoting consumer education, and fostering fair conditions for our climate-conscious farmers.

* Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects and enjoy a high degree of creative freedom.

* Flexible work model: At Klim, we foster a flexible, hybrid work approach and facilitate remote work (within the EU). It is advantageous for this role if you live in Berlin or can be present in our office regularly.

* Additional benefits for full time, permanent employees: We offer membership in the Urban Sports Club or subsidisation of the Deutschlandticket, a company pension scheme, plus team lunches (if based in Berlin) and regular team events.