People Controller (m/w/d) at GROPYUS AG

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personnel Expense Budgeting, FTE Planning, Analytical Skills, Excel, HRIS Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Data Translation, Stakeholder Communication, Process Optimization, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Proactive, English, German

Industry

Construction

Description

About The Company GROPYUS creates sustainable, affordable, and aspirational buildings for everyone through modular construction and setting a new standard in smart living. About the role Our team is looking for a People Controller to pilot our personnel expense (PEX) forecasting and FTE planning processes. This is a highly visible role within our People Systems & Analytics subteam, where you will partner closely with cost center owners and the leadership team to ensure accurate and strategic workforce-related financial and FTE planning. Though we offer a generous hybrid-working setup, this position is based in Berlin. Beyond quarterly controlling topics, you will have the unique opportunity to establish and configure our PEX controlling module within our HRIS, creating a scalable, data-driven foundation for personnel cost planning. If you have experience in annual personnel budgeting or controlling and want to apply your expertise with a passion for system enablement, this is your chance to make a lasting impact! You join an international People & Culture team of 19 colleagues across Germany and Austria. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a growth-oriented approach. This role offers the chance to shape strategic workforce planning and contribute to operational excellence in People digitization. What you'll be doing Lead Personnel Expense & FTE Planning: Own the annual personnel expense forecasting and headcount planning process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals. Build Our PEX Controlling Module: Work in tandem with the Senior Project Manager in designing and implementing the personnel expense controlling module within our HRIS, enabling automated, transparent, and future-proof planning capabilities. Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and maintain models for personnel cost planning, monitor variances, and provide actionable insights to cost center owners and leadership. Data-Driven Decision Making: Build and enhance reporting dashboards using our HRIS and Excel to deliver clear, reliable analytics for workforce and cost planning. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted partner to Finance, People, and business leaders, enabling informed decisions through transparent data and proactive communication. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and implement best practices in personnel-related controlling. What you bring Bachelor’s Degree in Controlling, Finance, Business Administration, HR, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Solid understanding of personnel expense budgeting and forecasting, ideally with experience in annual planning cycles. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; experience with HRIS reporting and dashboard creation is a plus. Ability to translate data into insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving improvements. Comfortable working in a collaborative, international environment. Excellent written and spoken skills in either English or German. What We Offer Be part of something big: You’re here to make a change? Come on board. At GROPYUS, we are on a mission to re-think an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and sustainable, affordable living. It’s on you: We offer a tremendous amount of ownership and room to make a mark - at all our organization levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them. Focus on results: You choose if you work from home, a park, or the office. Whether you start your day early, after your run, or pick up on work when your kids are in bed. What counts is your contribution and delivery. Bring your uniqueness to the team: Innovation requires diversity of thought. Diversity in background, experience and thinking is crucial to create the best product for everyone. We actively seek diversity and strive to unlock each other’s full potential. We are very proud that people from all industries and all walks of life are joining our company – in addition to core areas such as construction, engineering, and start-ups, from stock-listed companies from across automotive e-Commerce, digital, sporting goods, and more. You will work in international teams with passionate colleagues. Inspire and be inspired. Be an owner: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through stock options. Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet. We can't wait to get to know you. For more information, visit our website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us via email.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual personnel expense forecasting and headcount planning process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals. Build and implement the personnel expense controlling module within the HRIS to enable automated and transparent planning capabilities.