Feeling inspired? We’re growing fast and looking for you to join us as Group People Operations Manager (m/f/d)) DACH, Benelux & Denmark  –  at one of our locations in Germany or remotely.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Drive the global transformation of People Operations by unifying country-specific processes and breaking down silos
• Assess current practices, enhance efficiency, and implement automation and self-service tools to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience
• Own the company-wide rollout and implementation of our HRIS (Personio), including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, data migration, stakeholder training, go-live planning, and continuous optimisation to drive adoption and process standardisation
• Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all regions. Implement best practices and systems to support seamless payroll processing
• Ensure all People Operations processes adhere to local regulations and labor laws across various regions. Lead and coordinate audits, escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders or the Business Partnering team when specialized expertise is required
• Help manage and build a constructive relationship with a newly formed Works Council in Germany, ensuring timely consultation and collaboration on relevant People topics and supporting works council processes in line with German co-determination requirements
• Work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO), Practice Leads, and Corporate Functions to ensure alignment with business goals. Facilitate collaboration and communication across all levels of the organization
• Manage a small team, fostering an environment of growth and development. Coach and empower team members to achieve operational objectives

HOW TO IMPRESS US

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations within the DACH region, including proven leadership of teams.
• Strong knowledge of German and Swiss labor law and payroll processes, with the ability to quickly ramp up on new topics
• Hands-on experience working with German Works Councils, including consultation processes and relationship management in co-determined environments
• Practical experience implementing and optimising HRIS systems, ideally Personio
• Strong IT affinity with a track record in the digitalisation, automation, and harmonisation of HR processes
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments; resilient under pressure, confident in decision-making, and experienced in change management
• Fluency in English and German (written and verbal). Dutch or Danish is a plus. Must reside and hold valid work eligibility in Germany, Switzerland, or the Netherlands. Availability of 32–40 hours per week and willingness to travel occasionally

FEEL GOOD Culture @SITSGROUP

• Appreciation: An open-hearted, respectful and appreciative communication culture is our top priority.
• Teamspirit: You can expect exciting and varied tasks paired with a great and supportive team around you. We not only promote a healthy, but also a collegial team structure.
• Onboarding & Induction: We attach great importance to structured onboarding and intensive training. We want you to feel at home with us!
• Work-Life-Blending: We offer you the option of mobile working and flexible working time models with a focus on a healthy work-life balance.
• Perspectives: You will have plenty of scope for creative work, personal development options and interesting training opportunities - also as part of a team.
• Corporate Benefits: Interesting and numerous employee conditions await you.
• Hire a Friend!: Recommend your favorite colleague! Our lucrative employee referral program is particularly important to us and will also pay off for you!
• Modern Workplace: You will receive modern IT equipment from us (e.g. company laptop, headsets, second screen, smartphone, etc.).
• Great corporate culture: We cultivate an open “you” culture and celebrate legendary larger and smaller team events!

CONVINCED? THIS IS HOW WE WILL PROCEED

We look forward to receiving your detailed CV, which you can upload using the form below. A cover letter is optional.

If you would like to provide us with additional documents, you can upload them in this field.

We are excited to get to know you!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

SITS Group - Security Needs Partners: As a leading corporate group for IT security, we stand for comprehensive protection. With over 700 employees, the SITS Group combines experience, expertise, resources, and services from top-tier IT security providers into a cohesive whole.For our clients, we offer holistic IT security concepts based on the principles of Protecting, Detecting, and Defending through innovative solutions and technologies. This includes the implementation of tailored strategies, employee awareness programs, and extensive service packages. All processes within companies are becoming increasingly digitally interconnected. Thanks to coordinated measures and a multi-layered protection system, our clients are well prepared for the future.

Help us protect our customers' IT security and become part of our great vision with a unique team spirit.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via Email  ▶ Donika Krasniqi (Talent Acquisition Partner).

Feeling inspired? We’re growing fast and looking for you to join us as Group People Operations Manager (m/f/d)) DACH, Benelux & Denmark  –  at one of our locations in Germany or remotely.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Drive the global transformation of People Operations by unifying country-specific processes and breaking down silos
• Assess current practices, enhance efficiency, and implement automation and self-service tools to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience
• Own the company-wide rollout and implementation of our HRIS (Personio), including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, data migration, stakeholder training, go-live planning, and continuous optimisation to drive adoption and process standardisation
• Oversee global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all regions. Implement best practices and systems to support seamless payroll processing
• Ensure all People Operations processes adhere to local regulations and labor laws across various regions. Lead and coordinate audits, escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders or the Business Partnering team when specialized expertise is required
• Help manage and build a constructive relationship with a newly formed Works Council in Germany, ensuring timely consultation and collaboration on relevant People topics and supporting works council processes in line with German co-determination requirements
• Work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO), Practice Leads, and Corporate Functions to ensure alignment with business goals. Facilitate collaboration and communication across all levels of the organization
• Manage a small team, fostering an environment of growth and development. Coach and empower team members to achieve operational objectives

HOW TO IMPRESS US

• 5+ years of experience in People Operations within the DACH region, including proven leadership of teams.
• Strong knowledge of German and Swiss labor law and payroll processes, with the ability to quickly ramp up on new topics
• Hands-on experience working with German Works Councils, including consultation processes and relationship management in co-determined environments
• Practical experience implementing and optimising HRIS systems, ideally Personio
• Strong IT affinity with a track record in the digitalisation, automation, and harmonisation of HR processes
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environments; resilient under pressure, confident in decision-making, and experienced in change management
• Fluency in English and German (written and verbal). Dutch or Danish is a plus. Must reside and hold valid work eligibility in Germany, Switzerland, or the Netherlands. Availability of 32–40 hours per week and willingness to travel occasionally

FEEL GOOD Culture @SITSGROUP

• Appreciation: An open-hearted, respectful and appreciative communication culture is our top priority.
• Teamspirit: You can expect exciting and varied tasks paired with a great and supportive team around you. We not only promote a healthy, but also a collegial team structure.
• Onboarding & Induction: We attach great importance to structured onboarding and intensive training. We want you to feel at home with us!
• Work-Life-Blending: We offer you the option of mobile working and flexible working time models with a focus on a healthy work-life balance.
• Perspectives: You will have plenty of scope for creative work, personal development options and interesting training opportunities - also as part of a team.
• Corporate Benefits: Interesting and numerous employee conditions await you.
• Hire a Friend!: Recommend your favorite colleague! Our lucrative employee referral program is particularly important to us and will also pay off for you!
• Modern Workplace: You will receive modern IT equipment from us (e.g. company laptop, headsets, second screen, smartphone, etc.).
• Great corporate culture: We cultivate an open “you” culture and celebrate legendary larger and smaller team events!

CONVINCED? THIS IS HOW WE WILL PROCEED

We look forward to receiving your detailed CV, which you can upload using the form below. A cover letter is optional.

If you would like to provide us with additional documents, you can upload them in this field.

We are excited to get to know you!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

SITS Group - Security Needs Partners: As a leading corporate group for IT security, we stand for comprehensive protection. With over 700 employees, the SITS Group combines experience, expertise, resources, and services from top-tier IT security providers into a cohesive whole.For our clients, we offer holistic IT security concepts based on the principles of Protecting, Detecting, and Defending through innovative solutions and technologies. This includes the implementation of tailored strategies, employee awareness programs, and extensive service packages. All processes within companies are becoming increasingly digitally interconnected. Thanks to coordinated measures and a multi-layered protection system, our clients are well prepared for the future.

Help us protect our customers' IT security and become part of our great vision with a unique team spirit.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via Email  ▶ Donika Krasniqi (Talent Acquisition Partner).

LOCATION: Cologne, Germany

POSITION: Full time

FLEXIBILITY: Hybrid (3 days office attendance per week)

DEPARTMENT: Client Management

START DATE: April/May 2026 

The opportunity 
You are a reliable driver of client work, with a developing strategic mindset. You own and run projects independently, leading defined multiple workstreams, transitioning from delivering projects to managing them alongside peers. You align stakeholders, shape clear decision paths, and keep scope, schedule, and quality in balance, connecting great work with commercial performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage multiple client projects, making decisions about approach, investment, and who we involve
• Develop and present recommendations to clients, shaping what we propose rather than just executing someone else's plan
• Identify where clients need more from us and bring growth opportunities to the business with a clear case for investment
• Run project delivery with rigour on scope, timeline, budget, and margins, managing through complexity and ambiguity
• Mentor and guide team members on your workstreams, setting standards and building their capability
• Work with senior team members to stress test thinking and refine your approach on bigger or newer challenges
• Lead cross-discipline partners to deliver at pace and quality, taking responsibility for outcomes
• Anticipate client needs and navigate conversations proactively so we stay ahead of problems
• Proactively meet with Discipline leads to understand new approach, ways of working or offers to integrate and support this growth
• You ensure the work is underpinned by the Thinking & Making philosophy and introduces elements of the Three Lenses
• Manage outcomes and pressure thoughtfully for you and the team, by staying pragmatic and positive

What we’re looking for

Experience - Track record of running multiple projects with strong commercial outcomes. Great client relationships with positive feedback.

Relationships - You build trust at senior client levels and across internal department leaders. You understand their business deeply enough to spot where we can add real value and push back when needed to support delivery management and the wellbeing of internal teams.

Curiosity - You see patterns across projects and clients. You connect what's happening in their world to opportunities for us to do meaningful work whether that’s within our agency or the broader Omnicom world. You think what’s best for the work and client to create Iconic Moves.

Commerciality - You think independently about what makes sense commercially. You weigh complexity, investment, and return, and you're confident making the case internally, knowing how to influence and negotiate.

Communication - You present with clarity and confidence. You articulate strategic thinking in ways that move people to action and decision because you also chair and facilitate the decision-making process.

Why Interbrand

For over 50 years, we’ve been shaping the world’s most iconic brands. We solve brand challenges through our Thinking & Making approach, combining Human Truth, Brand Economics, and Experience to help our clients make the moves that unlock growth and define what’s next.

We nurture a global community of thinkers and makers with the curiosity and confidence to create iconic work. Here, you’ll find transparent career pathways, on-demand learning, honest feedback, real collaboration across borders, and a culture that champions difference and wellbeing.

We don’t do ordinary. And we don’t expect you to either.