People Operations Coordinator (m/f/d)

About Spin

Spin is a fast-growing micromobility company committed to a world with clean air, liveable cities, safe streets, and widespread access to convenient, affordable transportation. If you’re searching for a top-tier career where you can make a difference and dynamically collaborate within a creative, lively environment—Spin welcomes you!

We’re passionate about transportation and technology. The work we accomplish fulfills a sense of meaning and purpose, which goes beyond the traditional dimensions of a workplace. Our products and initiatives directly influence people’s lives, which is proven by our customers' feedback.

Founded in 2017, and now a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, we have worked together with cities, campuses, community groups, and businesses to expand internationally. Even as we expand, we maintain the close feeling of a small business, with “fireside chats” chats led by our company’s founders, weekly OKR pop-up videos, music-infused presentations at our All Hands meetings, and more. During this time of working remotely, our creativity and shared goals have kept us united and bonded within our virtual community.

We are a diverse team of artists, engineers, designers, urban planners, policymakers, marketers, and operators. We believe in inclusivity and build powerful alliances to fulfill our goals and move our mission forward. Above all, we at Spin are connected by our values and #BeOrange spirit, which represents unity, purpose, passion, and creativity.

About the role

We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist (m/w/d) to implement strategy, advise, support and enable our People Operations team to thrive in Europe. We’re a hyper-growth organization, your impact is essential by helping us onboard and coordinate our talent as we continue to grow.

As our People Operations Specialist (m/w/d), you will support and assist with procedures whilst upholding our values and amplifying the success of our business and products through our most meaningful asset: our people. You will report directly to the Director of People Ops, Europe and act as the first contact for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Process administration from entry to exit of all our managers, employees and apprentices (including the preparation of contracts, change assignments, certificates and attestations)
• Support with recruitment activities, such as establishing and publishing job descriptions, organising and carrying out interviews, coordinating with partners across the organisation
• Support with contract preparations and be the first point of contact for labour, tax and social security issues - ensure we are in compliance with employment laws
• Ensure preparatory monthly payroll for various countries in partnership with our external service providers
• Assist the Director of People Ops, Europe, on employment matters, e.g. correspondence to partners such as authorities, database management
• Help to ensure quality and ‘best practice’ in all HR processes, data and operations and employee experience through close co-operation with country management and HR
• Partner with our Operations’ business leaders providing superb customer service like onboarding and training, performance management, etc.
• Guide new managers through our processes, implement internal HR guidelines
• Support with controlling HR data & meaningful metrics
• Thrive in a hyper-growth, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrate reliable support assisting with a plethora of varying tasks

Qualifications

• You’ve done this before - you have experience with constant change as your companion
• You have 2-4 years proven experience working as a HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or similar role
• You have an academic degree in a relevant field, e.g. HR Management
• Proven understanding of People Operations practices including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, career development, compensation, and employment law
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills, and great follow through on tasks - you are able to balance multiple results-oriented priorities with proving fantastic attention to detail and conscientiousness
• Proficient with Google Suite, common desktop applications
• Ability to reliably handle and protect confidential company information
• Must have high attention to detail
• Native German, fluent English; Spanish a plus or another European language

Benefits

• An opportunity to join a fast-growing start-up backed by a leading mobility industry player
• Excellent work location in the centre of Cologne with possibility to work remotely
• A social, friendly and international team and company culture
• A chance to create an immediate impact
• Flexible working hours
• Virtual First work environment opportunity