People Advisor Employee Lifecycle & Operations

People Advisor Employee Lifecycle & Operations

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

About the Role

We are looking for a People Advisor – Employee Lifecycle & Operations to join our People Team in Munich. You will report directly to the People Director Germany and work closely with our local and global People Teams.

As a People Advisor – Employee Lifecycle & Operations, you will be part of our People Team in Munich while working closely with our global People functions (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation). You will play a central role in the operational implementation of all HR topics along the entire Employee Lifecycle, ensuring that our processes are efficient, structured, and service-oriented. You will work in a small, powerful team with a high degree of personal responsibility and direct proximity to the business. The role combines consulting and implementation, with a clear focus on hands-on responsibility in daily business. We work in a hybrid model (4/1) in our very modern office at Oskar-von-Miller-Ring in the heart of Munich.

What You Will Do:

• End-to-end support of the Employee Lifecycle for defined areas.
• Point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related issues.
• Independent implementation of operational HR processes (e.g., contracts, contract changes, probation periods).
• Creation and management of employment contracts and personnel-related documents.
• Ensuring high data quality in our HR systems (Workday / ADP/ Haufe).
• Close collaboration with People Operations & Payroll to ensure smooth processes.
• Support and execution of onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Collaboration with global teams and implementation of international HR processes at the local level.
• Support in recruiting processes in close coordination with our Talent Acquisition Team.
• Participation in local and global HR projects, audits, and compliance topics.
• Support for the People Director on local initiatives and organizational matters.

Important: This role is not purely advisory but includes clear operational responsibility.

Who You Are:

• You have at least 2 years of relevant experience in HR (e.g., as an HR Generalist, People Ops, or People Advisor).
• Experience in the Employee Lifecycle and operational HR processes.
• You have independently implemented HR processes, not just supported them.
• Hands-on mentality and enjoyment in driving things forward independently.
• Structured, careful, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Very good communication skills and a confident demeanor.
• Team player with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday) is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of German labor law is an advantage.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

What We Offer:

• 30 days of vacation.
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
• Condé Nast Linkedin Learning Hub, where you can find all learning courses and training developed by Condé Nast, as well as over 16,000 courses in seven national languages.
• A wide range of wellness benefits, including discounts at gyms and swimming pools, and bouldering halls through our E-Gym membership.
• Attractive employee offers and benefits.
• Work in one of the most exciting, international, and exclusive media companies with global collaboration.
• Our office is located directly in the heart of Munich with very good public transport connections.
• Employee Assistance Program “stg”.
• Participation in various global “ERGs” (Employee Resource Groups) offers Condé Nast employees a platform to identify commonalities, pursue goals, exchange ideas, and work on common priorities for our global collaboration in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, PRISM, Environment, Women Network, and more.
• Work at one of the Top 1% Leading Employers 2026 Germany.

Sounds like you? Then we look forward to your application!

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Key skills/competency

• People Advisor Employee Lifecycle & Operations
• HR Operations
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• HR Processes
• German Labor Law
• Workday
• Onboarding
• Offboarding
• HR Compliance
• Talent Acquisition Support