HR Operations Manager, Global Sales [f/m/d]
Making life accessible — for our customers and our people
iLOQ is an international technology company providing intelligent locking and access management solutions for buildings worldwide.
To support continued growth, we’re building simple, scalable HR operations across countries.
As HR Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of how HR operations work globally and continuously improve core HR operations across our international sales organization. Your scope includes payroll and benefits vendors, HR data and reporting, employee lifecycle processes, and compliance, with a strong focus on simplification, standardization and automation.
A key focus in this role is to simplify and standardize HR operations while reducing manual work and improving data quality across countries.
You’ll work as an individual contributor without direct people management, with full ownership of global HR operations and processes, collaborating with HR colleagues and external partners to ensure smooth, high-quality HR operations across multiple countries in Europe as well as in Singapore and Australia.
The role is based in Germany (flexible location) with occasional travel. We have an office in Mönchengladbach near Düsseldorf, where you can work, but you can also work remotely.
What you’ll do
Own and improve HR operations across the employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding)
Manage payroll and benefits vendors (performance, controls, statutory compliance); HR Generalist runs monthly processing
Ensure local employment law compliance; maintain country contract templates and coordinate external counsel when needed
Coordinate commission governance and administration with sales and finance
Partner with the HRIS Specialist and HR Generalist to ensure accurate HR data, compliance and practical reporting
Support on complex cases
Design and improve processes and automation in our HR system with the HRIS Specialist with focus on automation, data quality and practical use of AI tools where they add value.
What you’ll bring
5+ years’ experience in international HR operations (multi-country) with proven end-to-end ownership of processes
Degree in HR, Business or related field
Strong knowledge of multi-country employment practices, plus payroll/benefits and HR systems
Fluency in English and good working proficiency in German
Analytical, structured and pragmatic; strong ownership and problem-solving mindset
Strong stakeholder and vendor management; balance global consistency with local needs
Comfortable in an international, distributed environment; curious mindset and openness to learn
Interest in using AI / automation to simplify work
Experience in a commercial or sales-driven environment
Knowledge of EU labour legislation
What you’ll get
A key role in building and scaling global HR operations across multiple countries with broad organizational impact
Real impact: simplify processes and remove unnecessary complexity
Flexible location within Germany
Close collaboration with international stakeholders across HR, finance and sales
Competitive senior-level compensation package aligned with the German market and the scope of the role.
Flexible working practices and culture that supports learning, development and long-term growth
Are you the person we are looking for? For more information, please contact Anu Rautava, HR Director, Global Sales, at [email protected].
We are expecting your application by 5 June 2026. Please note, that we will be reviewing candidates and conducting interviews already during the application process.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are treated with respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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