Director People Operations at Isar Aerospace SE

Mission Brief

Join Isar Aerospace as the Director of People Operations and become a crucial part of our journey to revolutionise space technology. We seek a dedicated leader who can seamlessly integrate into our performance-driven culture, navigate modern HR tools, and manage compliance matters on an international scale. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Lead the people operations team, as center of expertise
• Develop and maintain structured and organised HR operations with a keen eye for detail
• Oversee compliance matters, including labor law, payroll topics, and social taxes
• Navigate and use modern HR tools effectively
• Act as an approachable and communicative leader, fostering a positive workplace atmosphere
• Collaborate and negotiate with work unions and councils, on an international scale

Qualification Checklist 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years as an HR generalist
• At least 5 years of leadership experience
• Experience in managing different subsidiaries or having worked abroad, ideally in Sweden, Norway or the U.S
• Strong understanding of labour law, payroll, and social taxes
• Proficiency in SAP and Workday
• Structured and organized approach to HR operations, strong attention to detail
• Ability to foster a positive and communicative workplace atmosphere
• Fluent in English and German

Bonus Skills

• Experience with work unions and councils on an international scale
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience in managing M&A activities, including Betriebsübergang

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com