Head of Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the ongoing advancement of the internal Finance, People, and Business Operations teams, which currently consist of 8 full-time employees.

• Facilitate effective, scalable, and cross-departmental collaboration as the organization continues its expansion.

• Direct and enhance the Finance team in close partnership with the CFO.

• Create organizational frameworks, define roles, and establish governance within the Finance department.

• Streamline Finance processes, boost automation, and implement suitable systems and key performance indicators.

• Lead and nurture the People team.

• Ensure the development of efficient and scalable structures, processes, and responsibilities within the People department.

• Provide strategic assistance to business units in Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations.

• Further refine People processes and tools to assist managers.

• Execute strategic initiatives in partnership with the executive team and Chief of Staff.

• Continue to build the Business Operations function.

• Enhance core company processes related to Data Protection, Legal, Compliance, Insurance, and Corporate Governance.

• Set clear standards, delineate responsibilities, and develop efficient administrative processes in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of leadership experience in a senior management capacity.

• Proven track record in leading and developing teams within complex and growing organizational structures.

• Comprehensive understanding of business administration and operations.

• Capability to evaluate Finance, People, and Business Operations from a functional standpoint and recognize their interconnections.

• Experience in adjusting internal company functions, processes, and roles to accommodate expanding organizational frameworks.

• Solution-oriented, pragmatic, and hands-on approach to challenges.

• Excellent communication and strong leadership abilities.

• Comfortable collaborating with the executive team and various business functions.

• Proficient in both German and English.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Miro, Langdock, and Personio, or a willingness to engage with these tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave.

• 100% remote work flexibility.

• Flexible working hours.

• Permanent employment contract.

• Performance-based bonus structure.

• A dynamic team environment characterized by open communication and mutual respect.

• Regular events, meetups, and an annual offsite gathering.

• Choice of hardware equipment.

• JobRad bicycle leasing program.

• Monthly €50 voucher selection through emplu.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Company pension plan.

• Capital-forming benefits.

• CSR donation budget available.

• Up to 3 months of remote work within the EU each year.