People Operations Working Student (m/f/x)

Our Guiding Stars are the values at the heart of our organization that drive everything we do. We are committed to creating meaningful change not only in our industry but also in the communities we engage with. If our Guiding Stars resonate with you, we encourage you to consider joining our team.

• Drive Results: We think big, work smart, and execute fast to transform the future of commerce
• Cultivate Belonging: We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, driving positive change through inclusion and teamwork
• Champion Customers: We go the extra mile for our customers to help them unlock their full potential
• Adapt Boldly: We’re curious and innovative, we take risks and grow from our failures

 

The Opportunity:

At commercetools, we are a mission-driven organization operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Our People Operations team plays a crucial role in ensuring every employee has the support and resources they need to succeed. We are seeking a Working Student who is eager to gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a scaling tech organization. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the People Operations team, support cross-functional HR projects, and contribute to the daily operations that drive our culture.

This role is 20 working hours per week and offers a hybrid work environment with three days a week in our local office. 

Your Mission:

• Assist in daily employee administration and provide operational support to the People Operations team
• Support strategic and operational HR projects with the potential to fully own certain workstreams
• Research, analyze, evaluate, and interpret People data, trends, and competitive intelligence to support decision-making
• Assist in handling employee inquiries, ticket resolution, and document creation
• Fully own the management of physical documents, including reviewing incoming mail, scanning, and distributing materials accordingly
• Support the administration of employee benefits in Germany, with the potential for expansion to other locations
• Maintain accurate employee data in our Personio HRIS, ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management

Note: This overview is subject to change as our needs evolve.

 

What you need to succeed:

• You are currently enrolled in a university program, ideally in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR operations, administration, and process optimization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.
• Very good skills in Microsoft Office & G-Suite, experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Personio) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks

 

 

We care about your growth and well-being

💰 Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks

☀️ Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country, with 20 working days per trip

💻 Learning & Development Budget

📚 Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training courses

🙌 Our Benefits: Check them out by office here

⌚️ Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

🚀 Mindset & Growth: A diverse workplace with an open, international culture, and learning environment

 

Come grow with us!

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

commercetools celebrates being a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If your professional profile aligns with our specific hiring requirements and Guiding Stars, we encourage you to apply. We will assess your competencies, future potential, approach to learning and self-development and passion, and not your age, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, genetics, or disability.