People Operations Specialist
Munich
Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.
Our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets and we're leveraging this technology with advanced computational design capabilities.
We're on a journey to redefine the energy landscape, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting a team to achieve their best work. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of our People & Culture operations, and enhancing the overall employee and candidate experience.
If you have:
- Proven experience as an HR Assistant, People Operations Specialist, or relevant human resources/administrative position;
- Hands-on experience with an HRIS;
- Familiarity with ATS software;
- Fluency in English and a good level of both written and spoken German (B2);
- Basic knowledge of German labour law;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Strong communication skills;
- [Preferred] Been exposed to the startup ecosystem.
You will help us:
- Providing clerical and administrative support to the People & Culture team;
- Owning the onboarding of new hires, including the coordination and tracking of onboarding assignments and training sessions;
- Assisting with payroll processing, and taking care of the communication with our external tax advisory;
- Coordinating communication with candidates and scheduling interviews;
- Serving as a reliable source of information for employees, answering questions regarding payroll and benefits;
- Compiling and processing employee documentation and records, and keeping the HRIS up to date.
In return, you will get:
- Fulfilling Mission: Work on harnessing the universe's fundamental energy source that powers the stars. If you want to contribute directly to transforming the way we produce energy in the world, Proxima is the place to be.
- Incredible Team: Join a mission-driven, team-oriented, excellence-seeking team from all over the globe. We're working on fusion to change the world and we thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
- World-Leading Partners: We are supported by internationally renowned groups, industrial companies and technical advisors with experience built on groundbreaking fusion experiments.
- Shared Success: Live the success of the company by taking part in a generous stock options program. We aim for every team member to feel a shared sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride.
- Healthy Environment: We take care of each other, while pushing ourselves to our best - we are on a marathon, not a sprint. We offer language courses for team members and their families. Every team member receives a ticket for free public transport in Munich and on all regional trains in Germany.
Proxima Fusion is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We embrace the principles of equality and stand against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.
Our organizational culture values and promotes equal opportunities for everyone, recognizing that a diverse team brings a richness of perspectives and contributes to our overall success. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds, talents, and potential. Our selection process is solely based on individual merit, ensuring fair and impartial consideration for all applicants.
