HR/People Operations Working Student

Summary

Join Urban Sports Club's People Operations team as a Working Student and contribute to a positive employee experience for 400+ employees across Europe. Support payroll processing, internal audits, and maintain accurate HR data in Personio. You will also assist with employee queries, process optimization, and strategic projects. This role offers valuable exposure to employment law, People Product & Tools, and a fast-paced international environment. The position requires strong communication skills in German and English, availability of at least 15 hours per week, and a proactive mindset. Based in Berlin, you'll work from the Head Office 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

• You are currently enrolled in a university, ideally studying a field related to HR, Business, or a similar discipline
• You are available at least 15h/week (max. 20 hours)
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English (C1 or higher)
• You are based in Berlin and can work from our Head Office approximately 2–3 days per week
• You handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• You are self-driven, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• You have a proactive mindset, a passion for employee experience, and a strong desire to develop in areas such as project management, stakeholder management, and HR operations across Europe

Responsibilities

• You will report to and work alongside the People Operations team
• You will support employee queries by guiding them to the right resources and ensuring their questions are addressed with clarity and care
• Support payroll processing by entering and validating data with accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with internal audits, documentation, and gathering key compliance information
• Maintain accurate HR data in Personio and support reporting to inform decision making
• Contribute to process optimisation and strategic People projects spanning the employee lifecycle (onboarding and offboarding)

Benefits

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment