You bring structure to complex processes and have a strong sense for efficient, digital solutions? In this role, you take ownership of our HR administration and payroll processes, ensuring they run smoothly and evolve continuously. By working with modern HR tools and leveraging data effectively, you contribute to high-quality, reliable operations.
Join us and help shape a modern, digital HR operations landscape.
Information about the work location:
Our office is located in Karlsruhe (Brauerstr. 12, 76135), and we work in a hybrid setup. This allows you to alternate between working from home and working from the office.
People Services & Payroll Specialist (m/f/d)
Karlsruhe, DE
Full-time
Permanent employee
Short description
Your mission
You are at the heart of our HR operations, bringing structure, precision, and a digital mindset into our processes:
- Manage and continuously optimize payroll processes across DACH and Europe (with ADP as external provider)
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date, and consistent HR data across systems (e.g. Personio & interfaces)
- Actively contribute to the development of our HR processes by introducing your own ideas and independently driving selected topics as projects from concept through to implementation
- Collaborate closely with Accounting & Controlling to ensure data and KPI consistency
- Act as a contact person for tax and social security related questions
- Independently handle absence management in the time tracking system
- Prepare reports, analytics, and payroll insights to support decision-making
- Support contract adjustments and administrative HR tasks
Your profile
- Several years of professional experience in payroll and HR administration, ideally in an international (tech) environment
- Confident handling of HR systems and tools (e.g. Personio, SAP, or similar)
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel; experience with Microsoft Copilot / AI tools is a plus
- Solid knowledge of tax, social security, and labor law
- Strong IT and tool affinity with a clear interest in automation
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
What sets you apart
- Structured, self-driven working style with a high level of quality awareness
- Strong service orientation and a genuine interest in working with people
- Analytical mindset combined with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Team player with a strong sense of ownership and hands-on mentality
- Openness to change and new technologies
Application process
- Digital Get-to-know: In a 20-minute conversation with our recruiter, we’ll discuss mutual expectations.
- Digital Interview: Next, you will meet Madeleine, Team Coordinator for the People Services Team, and dive deeper into job-related topics and the role itself.
- Task & Open Questions: Following the initial interview, you will receive a case study. We will discuss your results together on-site, where you will also meet our VP People & Culture. Additionally, we will address any remaining questions. During this step, you will have the opportunity to get to know our People & Culture Team and gain a better impression of our working environment.
Benefits
Our full benefits & perks are explained in our recruitment process, but on our career site you will have a good overview: https://www.stp.one/en/careers.
As a european company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all employees:
As a european company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all employees:
- Learning & Development budget
- Employee referral bonus
- Mobility: company bikeleasing, support in public transportation
- Workation: up to 30 days per year within EU
- Workplace glasses
- Tax-free benefits
- Events & Company celebrations (summer party, annual kick-off,..)
- Flexible work models
- English courses for all levels
Contact details
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our recruiter:
Alexandra Ferschke
E-Mail: jobs@stp.one
About us
Sharing Trust and Passion for Unity
One Team. One Mission: We are Septeo CNEE (ex.stp.one) and together we simplify legal work.
In our industry, we have the opportunity to drive innovation every day. The great ideas of our colleagues ensure that we are shaping the AI-driven future of legal tech. You can help our clients to be successful and enable smart digital experience. Across various locations, all of us collaborate with purpose, creativity, and passion to redefine how legal professionals work.
At Septeo (ex. stp.one) everyone has a voice. We believe in the strength of diversity and are proud to bring together people from different backgrounds, skill sets, and walks of life - because it’s these unique perspectives that drive innovation and success.
Your impact matters
Join us in our journey to become the market leader across Europe. Be yourself, thrive in a supportive environment, and take pride in being a key player in our success story. Discover the difference you can make in an organization that values you as an individual and as an essential part of our thriving community.
What our People can expect
At Septeo (ex. stp.one), we’ve created a workplace that values your individuality and your contribution. We foster diversity and we know that everyone has different preferences and needs. Therefore, we ensure that our people have choices to maintain the best work-life-fit. Enjoy the perks of working from anywhere or from an innovative workspace, workcation experiences, and continuous learning.
Join Septeo (ex. stp.one)
Our focus goes beyond innovative software solutions, we believe in the power of our people to shape the future of legal tech and the digital economy. We amplify each other and forge trust sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, celebrate our team effort and cherishing our differences: stp.one is where your unique journey meets professional growth.
One Team. One Mission: We are Septeo CNEE (ex.stp.one) and together we simplify legal work.
In our industry, we have the opportunity to drive innovation every day. The great ideas of our colleagues ensure that we are shaping the AI-driven future of legal tech. You can help our clients to be successful and enable smart digital experience. Across various locations, all of us collaborate with purpose, creativity, and passion to redefine how legal professionals work.
At Septeo (ex. stp.one) everyone has a voice. We believe in the strength of diversity and are proud to bring together people from different backgrounds, skill sets, and walks of life - because it’s these unique perspectives that drive innovation and success.
Your impact matters
Join us in our journey to become the market leader across Europe. Be yourself, thrive in a supportive environment, and take pride in being a key player in our success story. Discover the difference you can make in an organization that values you as an individual and as an essential part of our thriving community.
What our People can expect
At Septeo (ex. stp.one), we’ve created a workplace that values your individuality and your contribution. We foster diversity and we know that everyone has different preferences and needs. Therefore, we ensure that our people have choices to maintain the best work-life-fit. Enjoy the perks of working from anywhere or from an innovative workspace, workcation experiences, and continuous learning.
Join Septeo (ex. stp.one)
Our focus goes beyond innovative software solutions, we believe in the power of our people to shape the future of legal tech and the digital economy. We amplify each other and forge trust sharing knowledge, offering encouragement, celebrate our team effort and cherishing our differences: stp.one is where your unique journey meets professional growth.