HR/People Operations Working Student (all genders)

Meet Urban Sports Club

We are Europe's leading platform for sports and wellness. Our mission is to inspire people to lead active, healthy lives and with just one membership we offer access to thousands of fitness and wellness experiences across Europe.

But what truly sets us apart? We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're curious about how we work, what we value and how you might grow with us, explore our Culture Hub & Career Opportunities .

*Big news: Wellhub and Urban Sports Club unite!*
Urban Sports Club is now a proud part of Wellhub, creating the world's largest wellbeing ecosystem. Together, we connect 39,000 corporate clients and 97,000 wellness partners across 18 countries, offering millions of people even more ways to stay active and take care of their health.

This is an exciting moment to join us: you'll have the chance to be part of a global team and make a real impact on a fast-growing market. Be part of our growth story! Learn more about it here .

The opportunity

As our People Operations Working Student, you will join our small but mighty People Operations team, help to deliver an exceptional employee experience for approximately 400 employees across Europe. In this role, you will contribute to meaningful People initiatives and gain valuable exposure to a variety of key People topics including employment law, payroll, and People Product & Tools (e.g. Personio), all within a fast-paced, international environment. Please note: this is a 12-month contract position, and you'll join us on an exciting one-year journey as a working student with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

What you will do

• You will report to and work alongside the People Operations team
• You will support employee queries by guiding them to the right resources and ensuring their questions are addressed with clarity and care
• Support payroll processing by entering and validating data with accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with internal audits, documentation, and gathering key compliance information
• Maintain accurate HR data in Personio and support reporting to inform decision making
• Contribute to process optimisation and strategic People projects spanning the employee lifecycle (onboarding and offboarding)

What you'll need to succeed

• You are currently enrolled in a university, ideally studying a field related to HR, Business, or a similar discipline
• You are available at least 15h/week (max. 20 hours)
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English (C1 or higher)
• You are based in Berlin and can work from our Head Office approximately 2–3 days per week
• You handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• You are self-driven, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• You have a proactive mindset, a passion for employee experience, and a strong desire to develop in areas such as project management, stakeholder management, and HR operations across Europe

What's in it for you

• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You'll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment

Urban Sports Club is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who applies for a position or already works with us, regardless of their sports preferences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion (or lack thereof).