Working Student - People Operations (m/f/d)

About BEAT81

At BEAT81, we’re on a mission to revolutionize fitness by merging the best of technology, group training, and expert coaching. As a rapidly growing fitness-tech startup, we empower people across Europe—and soon the world—to Sweat Smarter Together. Through innovative HIIT & RIDE workouts, real-time heart rate monitoring, and gamification, we’re transforming the traditional fitness experience into something dynamic, personalized, and impactful.

We’re not just building a global leader in fitness and technology; we’re building a world-class team. At BEAT81, we value passion, potential, and the power of fresh perspectives. 

We are looking for a People Operations Working Student to join our People & Culture Team!

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in People Operations while actively contributing to smooth, compliant, and well-structured HR processes. You’ll work closely with our People & Culture Manager, support the day-to-day operations of the employee lifecycle, and take real ownership of defined People Ops processes — with room to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.

You will:

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including contracts, documentation, and HRIS data updates, to ensure smooth employee transitions
• Maintain accurate and complete employee records, managing both digital files and physical personnel folders (Ablage)
• Manage People Operations inquiries, drafting clear, accurate responses and ensuring timely, reliable communication with employees and managers
• Prepare and process contract amendments, tracking changes, deadlines, and required signatures
• Handle sick leave and absence administration, including requesting documentation, monitoring long-term absences, and updating dashboards and records
• Maintain ESOP documentation and records, ensuring information is up to date and correctly stored
• Configure and maintain HRIS settings, including attributes, rules, and workflows, to support efficient People Operations processes
• Run the onboarding buddy program, ensuring new hires are paired effectively and the process operates smoothly
• Create and maintain People Operations documentation, including contracts, amendments, and other core HR documents, to ensure consistency and accuracy
  

You have: 

• Precise attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy, especially when working with contracts, employee data, and sensitive information
• Ongoing enrollment at a university, ideally in HR, business administration, psychology, or a related field
• Availability to work 20 hours per week
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• A genuine interest in People Operations / HR administration and motivation to learn the fundamentals of HR work
• A structured and reliable working style, with the ability to keep track of multiple tasks and deadlines
• Confidence working with data, documents, and digital systems
• Proactive communication skills and mindset - comfortable introducing yourself, reaching out, following up, closing loops, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
  

Nice to have:

• Basic understanding of German labor law and HR compliance requirements
• First experience in HR, People Operations, or administration, including working with checklists and process improvementsExperience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Leapsome, Personio) and project management tools like Asana
  

Benefits:

🏋️‍♂️ WALK THE TALK: Unlimited BEAT81 workouts for you and one other person of your choice. Additionally a membership to John Reed Berlin Bötzow just for you: We guarantee that you'll get fit with us.

⏰ FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS: Yoga before work and a workout at lunch? No problem. With our flexible working hours, you can easily balance your personal and professional life.

💆‍♀️ MASSAGE DISCOUNT: Relax and recover with 12% off all New:Soul massage bookings.

🎉 EVENTS: Our summer and winter parties have become as legendary as our annual offsite - perfect opportunities to spend time with the teams. In addition we host monthly meet-ups and team workouts.

🍎 TASTY PERKS: Free drinks, fresh fruit, coffee, tasty granola, protein shakes and more will keep you energized throughout the day.

🏥 HEALTH INITIATIVES: Stay healthy and balanced with our quarterly health management initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being, keeping you energized and focused throughout the year.

🐶 BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK: No need for dog-sitting - your furry friend is always welcome in the office!

🌱 FUTUREBENS: You will have access to a personalized dashboard on FutureBens, the platform for sustainable and future-oriented employee offers from over 130 eco-friendly brands.

📚 BEATCADEMY is our fun monthly internal learning experience where you can explore new skills, connect with teammates, and unleash your creativity through hands-on workshops.

 

BEAT81 is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.