Senior People Operations Partner

sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that leads the industry into the 21st century.

Senior People Operations Partner – Full‐time, Hybrid. The role is located in our Berlin or Barcelona office, with the main location in Barcelona, Spain.

Responsibilities

Onboarding : Manage employment agreements and handle general contract management, collect necessary documents and employee information, organize and manage personnel records, including contracts, personal documentation and related files, coordinate pre‐onboarding, and ensure compliance with mandatory training and policies.

Payroll : Prepare and process payroll by accurately compiling and verifying data related to employee attendance, absences, overtime, bonuses and collaborating with the external provider for correct payroll processing, ensure tax compliance, and respond to employee payroll queries and discrepancies.

Benefits & Compensation : Administer benefits, oversee leave management (vacation, sick leave, parental leave), and ensure compliance with benefits‐related laws.

HR Systems & Data Management : Analyse HR metrics and provide HR reporting for stakeholders by utilizing internal HRIS, maintain employee records and HRIS systems, ensure GDPR / data privacy compliance, and improve automation of HR processes where possible.

Labour Law & Compliance : Stay updated on local labour laws and regulations, ensure employment contracts and policies comply with legal requirements, handle work permits and visa processes when needed, oversee disciplinary actions and grievance procedures, manage internal audits and government reporting requirements, and support investigations related to workplace disputes.

Offboarding : Manage resignations / terminations processes, coordinate final payroll and benefits adjustments, ensure return of company assets and access deactivation, and handle legal and compliance steps.

Contribute to team projects.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience with general administrative people topics such as German labour law, payroll, absence and contract management, forms and certificates.

Fluency in German and English.

Excellent communication and organization skills, a proactive mindset and high service orientation.

Detail‐oriented approach to work and ability to handle confidential information and be a solution seeker.

Someone who is resilient and wants to be part of an exciting scale‐up adventure at sennder.

Why Choose Sennder

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking.

Dynamic Scale‐Up : sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale‐up to a sustainably growing company. We move fast, constantly push ourselves to improve, and stay connected across our offices in Europe. You will collaborate face‐to‐face with colleagues and travel across sites to celebrate wins together.

Put Your Stamp on the Industry : In a complex and ever‐changing industry, your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. You will be hands‐on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well‐Being : We prioritize mental wellbeing and engagement through initiatives such as our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. We work alongside people who truly care about you as a person.

Your Growth, Rewarded : We reward commitment and contributions with performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our shared goal of building a thriving company together.

Vibrant Workspaces : Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. From monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments, you'll experience a lively, supportive environment.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.

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