As a People Operations Manager at Bunch, your responsibilities include fostering a high-performing work environment, optimizing People Operations workflows, creating and leading onboarding programs, enhancing employee engagement, overseeing the HRIS (Personio), and managing employee documentation. Your role is pivotal in helping us scale and build a robust People team as we progress toward our Series B funding.

To qualify for the People Operations Manager position at Bunch, candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in People & Culture, preferably within a startup or scale-up environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside a passion for People Operations excellence and the ability to adapt in fast-paced situations. Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of German is a plus.

Bunch prioritizes employee engagement by allowing the People Operations Manager to implement various initiatives and systems that promote a seamless employee experience. This includes organizing engaging activities, social events, and fostering a culture that aims to keep employees motivated and feeling valued.

The culture at Bunch is vibrant, diverse, and built on energy and teamwork. As a People Operations Manager, you'll work in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages open communication, ensuring that all employees feel supported and engaged as we drive towards innovative solutions within the investment tech sector.

The People Operations Manager position at Bunch is unique because it combines People Operations with People Partnering, allowing you to have a direct impact on the business's growth and culture. You'll be working in a fast-paced fintech environment and gain invaluable experience in team building, all while being part of an exciting investment technology startup in Europe.

In response to this question, highlight your hands-on experience with HRIS systems, detailing your familiarity with tools like Personio, and how you've ensured accurate employee records and compliance within your former roles. Discuss any specific strategies you've implemented to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

When asked this question, share specific initiatives you've been involved in that enhanced workplace morale and engagement. Explain any collaboration with teams to develop programs that promote a high-performance culture and how you measure success in these initiatives.

In answering this question, describe your conflict resolution strategies. Share examples where you effectively mediated disputes, ensuring all parties were heard. Discuss how your approach helps strengthen team dynamics and maintain a positive work environment at Bunch.

Use this opportunity to detail your successful onboarding programs, emphasizing how you tailor processes to fit the company culture. Discuss your methods of integrating new employees quickly and effectively into the team and what metrics you use to assess the onboarding experience.

In your response, discuss your understanding of local employment laws and how you stay updated with changes. Explain how you implement training or auditing processes to ensure compliance throughout the organization and mitigate potential risks.

When responding, narrate a specific example of a successful change you led, detailing the problem it solved, the steps you took to implement it, and the positive outcomes it achieved for the team or organization.

Talk about the tools and metrics you leverage to assess employee engagement. Discuss any surveys or feedback mechanisms you've used to gather insights and how those results informed improvements within the organization to enhance employee experience.

Share your past involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives, emphasizing the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace. Describe specific programs you helped design or implement and the impact they had on organizational culture.

Discuss your approach to employee performance evaluations, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback. Explain the tools and processes you use to facilitate meaningful evaluations that promote professional development and align with the company's objectives.

In your answer, highlight key qualities such as strong communication skills, empathy, adaptability, and a passion for people-first practices. Back it up with anecdotes illustrating how these qualities have influenced your success as a People Operations Manager in past roles.