HR Manager

We're on a mission to make the speciality coffee experience more affordable, digital, and convenient. In a world where services continue to move into the virtual world, LAP (Life Among People) is bringing back the human touch paired with the personalisation and convenience that modern consumers have gotten used to with digital business.

We're a small but mighty team serving coffees out of our stores in Berlin and quickly expanding to the rest of Germany. We are looking for our first HR Manager to lead all people related operations to ensure a smooth opening of our stores and being a key contributor to us meeting our hiring deadlines.

Your Role

As the first HR Manager at LAP Coffee, you will establish and manage the core HR administration functions, ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations. You will play a crucial role in handling employment contracts, payroll processing, and HR compliance while supporting the company’s rapid growth.

What you will do:

• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, manage HR databases, and ensure proper documentation of all HR processes.
• Contracts & Compliance: Draft, review, and manage employment contracts while ensuring compliance with German labor laws and company policies.
• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments in coordination with external payroll providers.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage new hire onboarding processes, including contract issuance, document collection, and first-day preparations. Ensure smooth and compliant offboarding procedures.
• Employee Support: Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing guidance on policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• HR Reporting: Maintain and analyze HR data to support decision-making and compliance reporting.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented HR professional with a strong administrative background who can ensure smooth and compliant HR operations. The ideal candidate should have:

• 3 years of experience in HR administration, payroll, or contract management, preferably in a fast-paced or retail environment.
• Advanced knowledge of German labor laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employment contracts and working with payroll providers.
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to HR operations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-growing and dynamic company.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Be the backbone of our HR function, ensuring smooth operations as we scale.
• Growth & Ownership: Take charge of HR administration and help build efficient processes.
• Be Part of a Movement: Help redefine the coffee industry while working in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Culture & Community: Join a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the social experience of great coffee.