About

As Head of People Operations & Business Partnering (all genders), you lead a multidisciplinary HR team, promote a culture of accountability, and develop efficient HR processes. You establish strategic business partnering, optimize the HRIS system, and leverage people analytics for informed decision-making. In doing so, you ensure compliance and foster seamless collaboration with other departments.

Diversity@Chrono24: We believe in the power of diversity.

What you can expect

We're looking for someone who can build on what’s already in place, connect the dots across functions, and elevate HR as a true business enabler.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and grow a multidisciplinary HR team across People Operations and Business Partnering
• Foster a culture of ownership, development, collaboration, and psychological safety
• Translate strategic goals into actionable priorities for your teams

People Operations Excellence

• Drive operational excellence and scalability in all core HR processes, from onboarding to offboarding
• Build efficient and user-friendly workflows with a service mindset toward our employees and leaders
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and simplification

Strategic Business Partnering

• Establish and expand the HR Business Partnering function with a focus on leadership enablement
• Act as a sparring partner to key stakeholders, supporting leadership, team effectiveness, and change initiatives
• Create structures that allow HRBPs to proactively address organizational needs and build trust-based relationships

HRIS & Technology Integration

• Further develop our HRIS Personio into a streamlined, reliable, and widely adopted system
• Ensure smooth interfaces with Recruiting, Payroll, and Business Partnering for end-to-end HR processes
• Drive system enhancements in close collaboration with IT, Legal, and Finance

People Analytics & Insights

• Provide leaders with relevant people data and actionable insights, supporting better decision-making
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance across all people-related systems
• Promote the use of people data without losing sight of the human perspective

Compliance & Process Governance

• Balance compliance and pragmatism by defining scalable, transparent, and adaptable HR policies
• Ensure HR practices align with legal standards and local/international regulations
• Build documentation and frameworks that support consistency and knowledge sharing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a change agent for organizational development, supporting international alignment (e.g. US, UK, APAC)
• Collaborate closely with Recruiting, L&D, Legal, and Finance to enable a seamless employee experience
• Drive initiatives that support leadership growth, feedback culture, and organizational clarity

What sets you apart

• Proven experience in leading HR functions within tech-driven and international environments
• A strong background in both People Operations and Business Partnering – and the ability to span both worlds
• A mindset that combines data orientation with empathy and communication strength
• Experience in designing and scaling HR structures and practices in growing organizations
• Familiarity with modern HRIS tools (Personiois a plus) and an interest in digital solutions
• Fluent English and German skills

What we offer

• Benefit App: Discover our Benefit App, which offers you complete flexibility. Whether it’s for your sports activities, as a daycare subsidy, or as a flexible mobility budget – with a monthly additional budget of €80 per person, you can enjoy the benefits individually and tailor them to your needs!
• Free Lunch:Enjoy a free lunch that gives you energy for the rest of your day. Delicious food that brings the team together – just one more reason to look forward to your lunch break!
• Permanent Contract:With a permanent contract, we offer you security and long-term career prospects. We believe in long-term collaboration and your growth!
• 30 Days of Vacation:Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 30 days of vacation per year to relax and find new inspiration. Your time is valuable – use it however you like!
• Additional Day Off on December 24th and 31st: Look forward to an extra day off on December 24th and 31st to fully enjoy the holidays. This means more time for family, friends, and festive preparations!
• Work from Abroad for 20 Days/Year:Take advantage of the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 20 days a year and discover new cultures. Working with an ocean view? Yes, please!