People Operations Manager (m/f/d) Munich with Home Office

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. We employ a human-assisted automation approach, which allows for remote takeovers of electric trucks when necessary. This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, DB Schenker, and BSH, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the negative environmental impact of logistics operations.

FERNRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging because we value and celebrate everyone's differences and individuality. We strive to create an open, safe space in which you feel empowered and authentic. FERNRIDE has over 130 employees, from 35+ countries. Our culture is characterized by the company values and fundamentals:

At FERNRIDE, the People & Culture team is shaping an engaged,  high-performing, and results-driven team. 

As a People Operations Manager, you will be the engine behind seamless employee lifecycle execution - owning and evolving the systems, processes, and tools that power our team. You’ll simplify and automate the core of how we operate, enabling speed, compliance, and clarity as we scale.

Your work will directly shape the employee experience and help position FERNRIDE as an employer of choice, while helping our lean People & Culture team become a benchmark for efficiency, execution, and impact.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on labor law matters, GDPR, pension schemes, and internal policy development, ensuring compliance and clarity at scale

• Execute a timely, error-free monthly payroll cycle in alignment with German legal and auditing standards

• Prepare and manage all employment-related contracts and agreements

• Drive automation across the HRIS (HiBob), DATEV auditing interface, and broader administrative workflows to minimize manual overhead

• Ensure a seamless employee lifecycle—coordinating onboarding, offboarding, entitlements, and key moments across the employee journey

• Serve as an operational backbone to Workplace Management and Recruiting, stepping in flexibly to support cross-functional priorities

• Improve the efficiency and responsiveness of our People & Culture Jira ticketing system—reducing resolution times and elevating service standards

• Enhance the quality and consistency of people data for reporting

• Improve the P&C Jira ticketing response as well as the resolve time

• 5+ years experience in German labor law, HR operations, and regulatory compliance - paired with practical experience managing complex HR processes

• Strong judgment and confidence in advising on employee relations topics, from individual cases to structural recommendations

• Hands-on experience administering HRIS platforms (e.g. HiBob), digital payroll systems (e.g. DATEV), and productivity tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the business

• A proactive mindset with a track record of identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements

• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and a bias toward execution—you take ownership and deliver with precision

• Full professional fluency in German and English, enabling clear communication in a bilingual environment (interviews will be conducted in both languages)

• Based in Munich

At FERNRIDE, we believe in empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your growth, well-being, and aspirations while fostering a strong sense of work-life harmony. Here’s how we support you:

• Flexible working hours & remote work

• All-day breakfast and unlimited drinks, fruits, and snacks

• Lunch subsidy

• Select one of three options: (1) EUR 40 Spendit card /month (2) Wellpass (3) Mobility card

• Corporate Benefits platform

• Company pension scheme

• Team, department, and company events

• Company Equity

• 30 days of vacation

• Up to six weeks of remote work in countries covered under the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)