People Operations Partner, Germany
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People Operations Partner, Germany at Universal Quantum: Hamburg, Alemanha; Híbrido; Tempo inteiro; Sénior; Pessoas e RH. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Hamburg, Alemanha, Híbrido
- Role classification: Pessoas e RH, Tempo inteiro, Sénior
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-30.
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About Universal Quantum
At Universal Quantum, we are building the next generation of quantum computers — machines capable of solving problems once thought impossible. Our technology has the potential to transform industries from healthcare to aerospace, materials science, and beyond.
This role will help shape the employee experience and operating foundations of UQ as we scale globally. As a trusted partner who is also deeply hands-on in the day-to-day realities of a fast-moving startup, you will play a key role in helping our people processes, culture and compliance scale effectively, with a particular focus on Germany.
What You’ll Accomplish
Build scalable global people operations foundations
- Own and improve core People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding and contracts through to HRIS and team support
- Support onboarding experiences that help new joiners feel welcomed, connected and set up for success from day one
- Own and improve people systems and workflows, including HiBob administration, reporting and compliance
- Ensure employee documentation, policies and operational processes are organised and scalable as we grow internationally
Lead Germany HR operations and compliance
- Bring a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach to compliance, balancing thoughtful risk management with the pace and realities of a scaling startup
- Support Germany payroll, benefits and time-tracking processes in partnership with external providers
- Ensure our People practices align with local employment law and best practice
- Act as a trusted and approachable partner for our Germany team, building strong relationships and helping employees and leaders navigate challenges, grow professionally and work effectively together
- Stay close to changes in German employment regulations and continuously improve how we operate
Help shape and strengthen our culture
- Help scale and unify culture across global teams and locations
- Drive culture initiatives, social events and engagement activities that bring people together and strengthen connection across UQ
- Partner with leaders to support employee development, learning initiatives and team effectiveness
- Build trusted relationships across UQ and contribute to an environment where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to do their best work
Thrive in a fast-moving startup environment
- Work closely with leadership to solve problems and improve how teams operate and scale
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, moving comfortably between big-picture discussions and day-to-day operational work
- Bring structure, sound judgement and a calm, pragmatic approach to ambiguous or fast-changing situations