Working Student - Business Operations / Founder Support (m/f/d)

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 at least B1)

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:

1. Intro Call
2. Short practical task
3. 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.