People Operations Specialist

Job Overview

JustWatch, the world’s largest streaming guide and a global marketing company for the entertainment industry, is hiring a People Operations Specialist (m/w/d) to strengthen its growing team in Berlin. In this role, you’ll oversee all administrative processes related to people operations — from contracts and payroll to visas and remote work. Your mission: ensure that every team member has an excellent employee experience, while building scalable processes for a fast-growing, international company.

JustWatch values initiative, ownership, and collaboration. The company avoids unnecessary bureaucracy, focusing instead on clarity, efficiency, and empowering people to do their best work.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administrative HR processes including hiring, contracts, payroll preparation, visas, and remote work.
• Act as the go-to person for employment law, payroll, and people-related queries across teams.
• Draft, amend, and process employment contracts, changes, and terminations while ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Oversee monthly payroll in collaboration with external providers, social security, and tax authorities.
• Collaborate with external partners for employment law, remote work (e.g., Deel), and visa services.
• Maintain and update HR software (BambooHR), generating reports and ad-hoc analyses for team leads.
• Develop and refine scalable HR processes to support a growing, global workforce.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in People Operations/HR, preferably in a start-up or fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of German labor law and visa processes.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and pragmatic approach to work.
• High service orientation and strong communication skills in both German and English.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple topics, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Proficiency with HR systems (BambooHR, Deel) is an advantage.
• Positive, proactive mindset with curiosity and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• A people-first culture with minimal bureaucracy and maximum impact.
• Professional and passionate team with direct insight into building a global tech leader.
• Fast-paced, feedback-driven environment focused on personal growth and learning.
• Opportunity to take ownership and establish processes that shape the employee experience.
• Work in a profitable, independent company outside traditional VC-driven paths.

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