Global Payroll Operations Partner (m/f/d)

Appinio

Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? 🚀 Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Payroll Specialist We are looking for a tech-savvy, and proactive Payroll Specialist (m/f/d) to join our People Team and ensure our global workforce is supported by a world-class payroll engine. As our Payroll Specialist, you'll turn the end-to-end (preparatory) payroll process across our international entities - adhering to local regulations and deadlines - into a seamless, "prime" experience for every Appinio team member. You'll build smarter, more scalable processes and systems to support continued successful growth. A few words about the team Our People Team operates with a product mindset. We value transparency, collaboration, and true partnership with our stakeholders. Rather than ticking off task lists, we focus on understanding customer needs, driving adoption, and delivering meaningful outcomes. We are trusted partners to the business, advocates for our employees, and pragmatic, business-savvy solution builders - always aiming to improve how people experience Appinio. What you’ll be doing * Global payroll ownership: Drive the preparatory payroll process for all international entities (Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, and Netherlands), ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery * External partner management: Serve as the lead point of contact for external payroll providers, our EOR (Remote), and our PEO in the US, overseeing all payroll-related compliance and resolving statutory queries with precision * Employee support & service: Act as the primary contact for payroll-related tickets, resolving employee inquiries with empathy, speed, and a high level of expertise * Systems optimization & automation: Proactively identify inefficiencies to automate payroll workflows, reducing manual steps and enhancing the scalability of our global operations * Sales & performance incentives: Partner closely with RevOps to ensure the accurate and timely calculation of commission structures and bonus payments * Collaboration with Finance: Support the Finance team with staff cost reporting, audits, and data-driven workforce planning * Grant & subsidy support: Partner with Finance and Legal to support applications for international grants and subsidies (e.g., R&D tax credits or local employment grants) by providing accurate personnel data, salary documentation, and compliance reporting You will thrive in this role if * You are a payroll expert: You bring 3+ years of experience managing (preparatory) payroll for Germany * You bring experience with managing (preparatory) payroll in France, and/or Spain, with a deep understanding of statutory requirements (experience with AT, UK, NL, US or PT is a plus) * You have proven experience managing external payroll providers to ensure compliance; experience with EOR and PEO providers is a plus * You are a process optimizer: You have a "product mindset" and a track record of identifying manual inefficiencies and implementing automated workflows between HRIS and Payroll systems * You are data-driven: You possess a strong analytical mindset and are proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for complex data handling * You are an empathetic communicator: You have the ability to explain complex tax and payroll issues to employees with patience, clarity, and a service-oriented mindset * You live ownership: You thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments and take full responsibility for ensuring payroll remains transparent, compliant, and audit-ready * You are professionally fluent in both English and German (written and verbal) What’s in it for you? * Flexibility Policy - Average is 30 days taken, however, we do not have a hard cap of number of vacation days as we know life happens * Temporary work from abroad - If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year * All the hardware you need and your own MacBook * If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space * Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership based on location * In case you’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our Co-working spaces Additional role details * This role will report directly to our Team Lead Talent Acquisition & People Operations Our interview process * Interview with our Team Lead Talent Acquisition & People Operations * Case Study Interview with Senior members of the People Team * Executive Interview with C-Level * Reference Calls * Offer Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm. Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please read our privacy policy here. Learn more about us:  appinio.com    LinkedIn    Xing     Kununu    Instagram

Appinio

Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? 🚀 Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Senior Revenue Operations Manager  We are looking for a Senior Revenue Operations Manager (m/f/d) to support our Revenue Operations team. In this role, you will be working in the revenue engine of our customer-facing teams. You will be responsible for our data model and data quality measures. Furthermore, you will set up and improve processes between our Customer Success, Research, Sales, and Marketing teams.   This is your opportunity to fuel our growth, optimise team efficiency, and simplify day-to-day operations. In doing so, you’ll have a significant impact on Appinio and our overall success. What you’ll be doing * You will map, design, and improve scalable workflows across the entire revenue funnel (Marketing, Sales, and CS) to eliminate friction * Lead complex initiatives from initial "ambiguous problem" to final implementation, managing competing priorities with a focus on high-impact results * Establish automated data quality measures and "health-check" reporting to ensure our CRM remains a trusted, single source of truth * Evaluate and optimise our ecosystem (HubSpot, Fathom, etc.) to ensure every tool provides clear ROI and supports the user's workflow * Build and maintain internal documentation to ensure the business stays lean and organised as we scale * Contribute to the RevOps roadmap from strategy to reality, diagnosing bottlenecks, managing end-to-end projects, and ensuring high-impact execution * Serve as the primary point of contact for RevOps support, using incoming requests to identify recurring patterns and implementing permanent "root cause" fixes rather than just temporary patches You will thrive in this role if * You have a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field * You have 5+ years of experience in Revenue Operations or related areas (GTM Operations Manager, Revenue Architect) * You are an Architect: You love building in HubSpot—designing custom objects and data relationships that actually make sense for the business * You see the Big Picture: You understand how Marketing, Sales, and CS fit together and enjoy building the "glue" that connects them * You are a Builder: You’re happiest when you’re hands-on with tools and automation, creating processes that can scale as we grow * You love Data: You don’t just report numbers; you analyse pipelines and forecasts to tell leadership what’s actually happening * You hate Friction: You’re always looking for bottlenecks to fix and processes to simplify * You are a Planner: You’re comfortable with high-level strategy like quota setting and capacity planning to keep our growth on track * You lead Change: You know that "building it" is only half the job—you enjoy training teams and making sure new tools actually get used * You have Discernment: You know when to move fast and when to push back on a request to keep our systems clean and healthy * You’re fluent in English What’s in it for you? * Flexibility Policy - Average is 30 days taken, however, we do not have a hard cap of number of vacation days as we know life happens * Temporary work from abroad - If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year * All the hardware you need and your own MacBook * If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space * Subsidised Urban Sports Club or ClassPass membership based on location * In case you’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our Co-working spaces Additional role details * This role will report directly to our Team Lead Business Intelligence Our interview process 1. Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Partner 2. Hiring Manager Interview  3. Case Study Interview  4. Stakeholder Interview  5. Reference Checks  6. Executive Interview  7. Offer Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm. Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please read our privacy policy here. Learn more about us:  appinio.com    LinkedIn    Xing     Kununu    Instagram

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today. ABOUT THE TEAM You will be part of the global HR Team, reporting to the Team Lead Ops. YOUR MISSION As an Senior HR Manager with a strong focus on labor law and operations you will be responsible for ensuring smooth and effective HR related  legal processes across various demands. You will serve as the first point of contact for labor law inquiries, manage HR administration, and support operations. Your expertise in HR operations will help create a seamless employee experience while ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES * Support employee requests related to HR policies, benefits, and employment matters. * Support payroll preparation by collecting and verifying relevant data. * Handle administrative HR tasks, including contract management, onboarding, and offboarding. * Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases. * Assist in developing and optimizing HR processes for efficiency and scalability. * Collaborate with other HR team members to enhance the overall employee experience. QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an HR Manager or similar role. * Profound experience with HR administration, payroll processes, and labor laws. * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a people-first mindset. * Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken). * Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. * Proactive and structured approach to work with attention to detail. * Experience with HR software and digital tools * Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. * Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement. Contact: Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner via talent@stark-defence.com