Your mission

You oversee the whole spectrum of employee-related processes: from recruiting and onboarding to employee management and personal development. Our international team consists of more than 34 business, engineering and software specialists and is constantly growing. Since our team is our most valuable resource, it will be up to you to make sure that we have a positive work environment where everyone contributes to the achievement of our stated mission and objectives. 

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure the streamlined execution of our recruiting and onboarding processes, together with the team leads. 
• External communication with our Employer of Record (EOR) for remote employees for conducting the payroll process. 
• Introduction of and participation in external recruiting events. 
• Improvement of performance review cycles and support in deriving respective measures on an individual employee basis. 
• Administration and optimization of our HR knowledge base as part of our overall company wiki. 
• Administration of existing and implementation of new employee benefits. 

Your profile

• You are located in Germany and have a valid EEA working permit. Ideally, you live close to or in Brunswick which allows you to work onsite or hybrid. For this job, on-site work is preferred. Hybrid work is possible.
• Bachelor’s, or, ideally, a Master’s degree in Human Resources, General Management, Communication or similar.
• At least one year of work experience in a dynamic environment, ideally a start-up.
• Very good German Skills (at least B2) is a must. You can find your way through German legislation if required and setup contracts. You can act as point of contact for different German entities.
• Excellent English skills (verbal & written, at least C1).
• Able to work independently and an exceptional eye for detail. 
• Critical thinker when it comes to reviewing reports and payroll.  
• Discrete with respect to sensitive information. 
• Enthusiastic about sharing OKAPI:Orbits’ culture and vision with new employees and external people.

Why us?

• You will thrive in a highly technological company that operates in a growing space-oriented business, where the limit is your imagination only.
• With a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own schedule, including flexible working hours.
• Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
• Access to a dedicated training budget to continuously develop your skills further.
• Corporate Benefits such as BahnCard 25 or 50, bike leasing and more.
• Participate in recruiting events to spread the word about a sustainable space environment.
• Perks such as free drinks and snacks in the office.
• Regular after-work activities like laser tag, dinner, chess, bouldering, or a simple beer.

About us

OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.

Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.