People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Join the team rewriting the rules in private markets.

Moonfare delivers what few others can: the highly sought-after funds and hidden-gem investments that go beyond what most private banks offer. Every opportunity is subjected to a ruthless vetting process; the bar is unforgivingly high. The result? Institutional-quality portfolios for investors who demand more.

Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect. Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia.

If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk.

People Operations Manager (m/f/d)

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Operations Manager to join our team in Berlin. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the entire employee lifecycle—ensuring smooth, compliant, and high-quality processes from onboarding to off boarding. You’ll be the first point of contact for employee queries, a guardian of our HR systems, and a key partner in driving continuous improvement across our People operations. 

You will:

• Lead onboarding, off boarding, and internal transitions with a focus on delivering a consistent, engaging, and compliant experience
• Ensure all HR policies, processes, and documentation comply with local labor laws and internal standards; support audits and internal reporting as needed
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, Legal, and other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and audits
• Identify and implement ways to optimise operational workflows, enhance employee experience, and increase automation across People Ops
• Manage a dynamic and collaborative payroll process each month, working closely with Finance and external partners to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide timely and professional support through our Jira-based HR ticketing system
• Draft, review, and maintain contracts, amendments, reference letters, and other HR documents in both English and German

The next Moonfarian:

• At least 5 years’ experience in People/HR Operations in a fast-paced, international environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Fluency in both English and German (written and spoken); native-level preferred
• Deep knowledge of European labor law and HR compliance
• Hands-on experience with HRIS (Personio, BambooHR, or similar) and Jira or similar ticketing tools
• Excellent attention to detail, structured way of working, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate confidential matters with discretion

If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!

Our Values:

• Our clients come first, Moonfare comes second, and we prioritise ourselves third - Client-Centric Focus. Putting clients first means creating value for them is essential. Placing Moonfare second signifies that our individual professional future at Moonfare depends on the company's commercial success. Prioritising ourselves third reflects our humility in putting clients and Moonfare before personal interests.
• We pursue excellence and honor our promises - Commitment to Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking responsibility for our failures, and celebrating our successes. We commit to deadlines and stick to them and we learn from our mistakes.
• We are here to win and to celebrate our collective achievements - Win together. We are mission-focused and think and act like owners. We exemplify the attitude we expect and each of us commits to do what it takes to succeed.
• We foster personal growth but each of us earns our place as a Moonfarian through merit - Growth and Merit. We hire, retain, and develop exceptional people and invest in empowering them to excel. We must all earn our place at the table every day.

We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We’re committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone  — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.

*Minimum investments vary according to jurisdiction.

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