This is not a typical working student role. We’re looking for someone who gets things done.

If you enjoy bringing structure, taking ownership, and supporting a fast-moving team, this role is for you.

Lano is a global payroll platform enabling companies to standardize and manage multi-country payroll operations through a unified technology layer.

We are looking for a Working Student - Business Operations / Founder Support (m/f/d) to act as a central execution layer across the company, supporting leadership and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.

You'll work across:

People Operations
Business Operations
Internal Coordination
Founder Support

Main Tasks:

People & HR Operations

Support onboarding and offboarding
Maintain HR systems and documentation
Support payroll preparation and coordination
Handle employee operational requests

Business Operations

Coordinate vendors and external partners
Manage tools and access (Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, etc.)
Keep internal documentation structured and up to date
Ensure tasks and follow-ups don’t fall through the cracks

Founder & Team Support

Support All Hands and internal meetings
Help track and follow up on key initiatives (e.g., OKRs)
Take on ad hoc operational tasks

Your Profile:

Strong ownership and reliability
Highly organized with attention to detail
Proactive and hands-on mindset
Ability to structure tasks and follow through
Strong communication skills
Discretion when handling sensitive topics
Fluent in English (German is a plus)

Nice to Have:

Experience in startups, operations, or similar environments
Familiarity with tools like Notion, Slack, or HR systems

What We Offer:

Direct exposure to leadership
High ownership and steep learning curve
Flexible working setup
A collaborative, international team
Opportunity to grow into a full-time role

Process:

Intro Call
Short practical task
Final interview

If you like taking ownership and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if

you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

At Lano we want to maximize the individual’s potential for all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture

and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and kindness to build trusted relationships across teams.

If you have any questions or problems please reach out to us people@lano.io. However, we do not accept

applications via email.

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