Head of People Insights (d/f/m)

Our story:

Every year millions of people are either filing their taxes in fear or giving up on their tax refund altogether. We're working on fixing that. Our intuitive app enables anyone, regardless of education or background, to file their taxes with newfound confidence.

Spread across Germany, Spain and the UK, the team at Taxfix Group with its brands Taxfix, Steuerbot and TaxScouts, is a compassionate group of solution-finders. We speak our minds openly, and with over 400 professionals, including tax experts, developers, and IT security experts, we're rich in ideas and voices. The group has facilitated more than 3.5 billion euros in tax refunds for its customers since its founding in 2016

Your challenge:

As our Head of People Insights, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our data-driven people strategies within the People team. You’ll lead the development of comprehensive People analytics to drive informed decision-making, focusing on areas like staff cost forecasting and controlling.
Reporting to the Chief People Officier (Eva Glanzer), you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including our People Engineer, to enhance the operational efficiency of our People function.
You’ll also support strategic initiatives around Total Rewards, ensuring fair, competitive compensation practices, while mentoring a high-performing team that drives a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we will build the people team of the future!

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive, actionable people analytics that support strategic decision-making, particularly in staff cost forecasting and people controlling.

• Drive automation initiatives using cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to streamline people processes and enhance decision-making capabilities.

• Optimize the operational framework of the People function by refining project portfolio management and prioritization methods.

• Collaborate closely with our People Engineer to design and implement technological solutions that support the People team's objectives.

• Lead salary benchmarking and other projects in collaboration with our People Partners to ensure pay practices promote internal equity and remain competitive in the market.

• Mentor and lead a dynamic team, including a Senior Manager in People Strategy & Insights and an Analyst (to be hired), fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  

Your profile:

• Strong analytical acumen with experience in people analytics or a similar field.

• Hands-on experience with data tools, basic knowledge of Python, and a proven track record of leveraging AI in operational contexts.

• Experience in people controlling and close collaboration with Finance teams.

• Experience in Total Rewards is a plus.

• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently.

• Excellent people management skills and strong cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Why Taxfix? 

• A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals.

• Holistic well-being with free mental health coaching sessions and yoga.

• A monthly allowance to spend on an extensive range of services that you can use and roll over as flexibly as you like.

• Employee stock options for all employees - because everyone deserves to benefit from the success they help to create.

• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours.

• A generous learning budget to support your personal and professional development and guidance from our internal L&D experts.

• Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year. Just align with your team, and then enjoy your trip.

• Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers—virtually and in person when possible.

• Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app—and internal support for all personal tax-related questions.

• Have a four-legged friend in your life? We’re happy to have dogs join us in the office.

Excited? So are we. Learn more about Team Taxfix on our blog and get a glimpse of our culture.

At Taxfix, we believe that incredible things happen when you have a wealth of perspectives and experiences. We're proudly committed to equal employment and development opportunities no matter your gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, colour, disability, or place of origin. To help mitigate any potential unconscious biases, we ask that you refrain from including your picture, age, or marital status on your CV. Let your experiences speak for themselves.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements for this role? Please apply anyway. You might bring something special to the team that we hadn't considered previously.