Lalamove
Lalamove

People Operations Associate

TLDR

This high-impact role focuses on Talent Acquisition and helps shape the employee experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven startup environment.

As Lalamove continues to grow, we’re looking for a People Operations Associate to join our team in our Berlin office. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where your primary mission is Talent Acquisition—acting as the main driver behind finding and hiring the talent that makes our expansion possible. While the your focus will be dedicated to building the team, you will also play a crucial role in People and office operations. You’ll bring structure to a fast-moving environment, support employees across their entire lifecycle, and work alongside the People Manager to deliver a world-class employee experience. This role is ideal for someone excited to be part of a hypergrowth, technology-driven start-up who leads with integrity and is motivated by making a meaningful impact on local communities. If you’re a recruitment-focused professional who is also organized, hands-on, and enjoys building processes as you go, this role is a perfect fit. What you'll do:
  • As we scale, finding the right talent is our top priority. You will be the architect of our future team:

    • End-to-End Ownership: Take the lead on the full recruitment lifecycle—from crafting engaging job postings and sourcing high-caliber talent to conducting initial screenings.

    • Candidate Experience: Act as the face of Lalamove for all applicants, ensuring a professional, transparent, and welcoming journey from first contact to offer.

    • Strategic Sourcing: Proactively hunt for top-tier candidates in the Berlin market and build a diverse pipeline for our evolving needs.

    • You’ll be the heartbeat of the office, ensuring our "behind-the-scenes" runs like a well-oiled machine:

      • Employee Lifecycle Support: Facilitate a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience, and manage the essential administrative tasks, including visa processes and employment documentation.

      • People Operations Excellence: Maintain accurate HR records and systems while helping to refine our policies and internal user guides as we grow.

      • Office & Culture Lead: Coordinate company and ad-hoc events that keep our team connected. You will also manage office maintenance, vendor relationship, and supplies to ensure a productive workspace.

  • What we seek:
  • 1–2 years of experience in an HR Generalist or Recruitment role, ideally within a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment.
  • A completed business apprenticeship, a degree with a focus on human resources or business administration, or a comparable qualification.
  • Familiarity with German labor laws, HR best practices, and payroll basics, as well as experience coordinating with external vendors.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a knack for building relationships.
  • Detail-oriented with a deep understanding of how to handle confidential information with absolute integrity.
  • Proactive and able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage time effectively in a "build-as-you-go" environment.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace; experience with Personio is a  plus.
  • Fluency in English and a minimum C1 level in German.
  • To all candidates- Lalamove respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
    This Notice will inform you how we will use your personal data, explain your privacy rights and the protection you have by the law when you apply to join us. Please take time to read and understand this Notice. Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.lalamove.eu/en-de/candidate-privacy-notice 

    Lalamove connects customers and drivers directly through its technology, providing an efficient platform for on-demand delivery services. Catering to local businesses and communities across SEA and LATAM, Lalamove stands out with its expansive network of delivery partners and a data-driven marketplace that enhances logistics efficiency.

    Founded
    Founded 2013
    Employees
    51-200 employees
    Industry
    Internet Software & Services
    Total raised
    $32M raised
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