Does technology excite you? Critical Software is the place to work; started in Portugal over 20 years ago, we have grown rapidly and now provide high quality software and solutions to multiple vertical markets including Energy, Transport, Aerospace, Finance and Defence.

Now we’re seeking an People Assistant (m/f/d) as a parental leave replacement. In this role, you will be the central support for our Munich office team, managing HR services, recruitment, and people engagement while also coordinating with the Portuguese team on finance, facilities, and marketing tasks to ensure seamless operations across offices.

You will have the backing of colleagues in Germany, UK and Portugal to help you succeed and help continue our rapid growth. Does that sound interesting? Then read more about your next dream job!

What will be your task!

  • Team Partnership and Coordination: Act as a key partner for the team in our Munich office, addressing their needs and serving as a liaison to the team in Portugal.
  • HR Services: Coordinate between the Portuguese HR team and the German payroll team, managing essential HR tasks such as salary preparation, employment contracts, and other HR-related processes.
  • Recruitment: Oversee the full recruitment process, from posting job ads and conducting screening calls to coordinating interviewers and liaising with external recruiters.
  • People Engagement: Organize team events such as the annual Christmas party, Oktoberfest celebrations, and Summerfest, fostering a positive and engaging team culture.
  • Finance & Facilities: Manage office essentials, including supplies like food and drinks. Support the Portuguese finance team by assisting with invoices and ensuring compliance with German-specific requirements.
  • Marketing & Communication (Marcom): Assist with translations for the company website and other documents to ensure consistency and clarity.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Fluency in English and German, enabling effective communication across the locations.
  • Experience or exposure to HR, Finance, or Marcom topics, possibly as a working student or intern.
  • A curiosity to learn about various support functions and build a solid understanding of how a software company operates.
  • A proactive approach to organization and team support, paired with a positive, collaborative spirit.
  • The ability to take on tasks independently and work autonomously.

What can you expect from us?

  • You will become part of successful team! With us, you work internationally and will meet a wide variety of personalities from day one. We enrich each other, whether through professional brainstorming or (virtual) coffee breaks. Diversity and togetherness are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
  • You’re able to work flexibly! For flexibility in everyday life, we have a great flexitime system and the option of working from home.
  • Professional benefits! We have benefits that include a company pension & health insurance, job bike and smartphone.
  • You can learn Portuguese! We offer various in-house training for including Portuguese and English.
  • You are in the heart of Munich! We have an office which is located between Nymphenburg and Olympiapark with good underground and tram connections.
  • You will have a lot of fun here! We keep strong community ties within our company community by holding summer events, Oktoberfest, Christmas parties and our monthly breakfasts.

Please find out more about Critical Software on LinkedIn and Kununu . Take a sneak peek of who might be your future colleagues!