Arbeitsbeschreibung - Junior People Operations Manager
Forget traditional learning! We are building Europe's fastest growing AI learning companion.
Our purpose is to create a future where every student on the planet can access, enjoy, and benefit from the highest quality education. Since we founded Knowunity straight out of high school in 2020, we've been committed to revolutionizing the way students around the world learn and engage with education.
Today, we are Europe's leading AI learning companion with millions of students using our AI companion on a weekly basis. We are still super early on our mission of building the #1 AI learning company for over one billion students on a truly global scale. Education has never been more exciting. There is finally the opportunity to truly personalise learning for every student, unlocking multi-billion dollar opportunities.
Backed by over $25 million in funding from leading venture capital firms including Project A, Redalpine, Stride, Educapital and more, we are supported by some of the best on this unique mission! We are building a rockstar team of 50-60 extremely driven and hard working colleagues who have the unique ability to build the first AI learning unicorn in the next few years. If you are willing to go the extra mile, live for success, and move extremely fast, we want you with us on this unique journey!
Join us and be part of our educational AI revolution! We are seeking a driven (Junior) People Operations manager to own the operational backbone that enables our team to focus on doing their best work in building the #1 AI learning companion for 1 billion students worldwide. This role is perfect for someone who gets excited about eliminating administrative friction through smart automation, AI and, innovative processes. Reporting directly to our Director People, Lilian Berge, you will have the opportunity to redefine what high-impact people operations look like.
Your mission will be to... - Own onboarding and offboarding, ensuring smooth transitions and exceptional experiences at every touchpoint - Manage and maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and documentation across our HRIS - Handle payroll and benefits administration and coordinate with external providers to ensure timely, accurate compensation for all team members - Create and maintain employee policies, handbooks, and operational procedures that scale - Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and requests, providing quick and helpful solutions - Design and implement lean, efficient processes using AI, automation, and innovative thinking to minimise administrative overhead and eliminate outdated approaches while maintaining quality and compliance - Support visa applications for our international team members and new hires - Support company events that strengthen our culture and celebrate our wins together - Manage office operations and workplace experience to maintain a productive, welcoming environment
This mission is awesome, because you will… - Build the operational systems that enable our team to create the #1 AI learning platform used by millions of students worldwide - See the direct impact of your work on team productivity and satisfaction, creating an environment where people can focus on what they do best - Experience the satisfaction of being the person everyone can count on to solve problems and make things work seamlessly - Be at the forefront of implementing AI-driven people operations that give us an operational advantage - Have ownership over our people processes and the autonomy to innovate and implement solutions that actually work - Work alongside ambitious colleagues who care about doing excellent work together - Accelerate your career by mastering AI tools and automation techniques that put you ahead of other People Ops professionalsYou're someone who finds genuine satisfaction in making other people's work lives better through smart systems and seamless processes. You know the difference between helpful structure and processes that slow people down. When you see inefficient processes, you can't help but think of ways to streamline them or automate the repetitive parts entirely. You get satisfaction from resolving issues quickly and preventing future problems through smart system design. You don't accept "this is how we've always done it" but actively look for opportunities to do things better, faster and with less manual effort. You thrive in environments where you can own your work and implement improvements without endless approval chains. You prefer being evaluated on impact and results and you naturally balance attention to detail with understanding the bigger picture.
What you bring: - Experience in people operations, HR administration, or similar operational roles, ideally in fast-paced startup environments - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes, deadlines, and requests simultaneously - Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to see how individual processes fit into the bigger operational picture - Experience with HRIS systems and comfort learning new tools and technologies quickly - Knowledge of German employment law and EU regulations, or strong willingness to master these rapidly - A problem-solving mindset with the ability to find practical solutions to operational challenges - Strong communication skills and the ability to explain processes clearly to colleagues at all levels - Adaptability to handle situations where there isn't a standard procedure and you need to figure out the best approach - A service-oriented approach with genuine care for creating positive employee experiences - Basic data analysis skills to track metrics and identify areas for operational improvement - A positive, proactive attitude with genuine enthusiasm for taking on responsibility and owning important tasks - Comfortable with the pace of startup life and thrive in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly - A bias toward speed and execution - you're someone who loves to roll up your sleeves and get things done - Fluency in English and German for compliance, documentation, and employee support
Nice to have: - Experience with payroll systems and benefits administration - Knowledge of visa/immigration processes - Previous experience with AI tools or process automation
We value potential and attitude over specific years of experience. If you connect with our mission and believe you can excel in building exceptional people operations, we encourage you to apply.At Knowunity, we’re not here to coast. We’re here to build something exceptional. We’re a lean team of ambitious, driven individuals who push hard, move fast, and constantly raise the bar. We care deeply about our product and go the extra mile to make it the best it can be for students.
Yes, we offer perks. But the real perk is joining a team of 50-60 high performing, caring people who challenge you to level up. “Grow every day” is actually one of our core values. If you’re hungry, thrive under pressure, and are ready to roll up your sleeves (yes, that means longer hours), this is where you’ll accelerate your career faster than anywhere else and where you will be part of a generational company in a new market.
And, yes, we also have other cool offers like Urban Sports Club, a packed team events calendar, and more. Check that out below!
Benefits: Urban Sports Club, become.1, Nilo Discounts: Corporate benefits, FutureBens, Plantclub Events: Team events, company events, sports & wellbeing events, team workations Development: Personal development budget, hackathons, mentoring Office: Breakfast, fruits & snacks, coffee, tea & soft drinks, dog friendly Are you ready to contribute to something meaningful?
If building the operational foundation that helps transform education for millions of students excites you, we want to hear from you.
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, take ownership, and grow alongside a team that's determined to build something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
If you see yourself in this description and are excited about the opportunity ahead, we want to hear from you! At Knowunity, we actively foster an inclusive and diverse workplace that ensures equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, regardless of nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or marital status. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.
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