Head of People & Organisation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• You will lead and nurture our seven-member People team (comprising four direct and three indirect reports), fostering an environment where each individual can excel.

• Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a strategic partner and a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on all forward-looking and operational people-related matters.

• You will influence and enhance our company culture by creating initiatives that sustainably improve our cohesion, psychological safety, and engagement, particularly in our remote work setup.

• Your role involves managing and optimizing the essential areas of our People function, which include Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, Learning & Development (L&D), and HR Operations.

• You will hold strategic responsibility for the people budget, ensuring effective control of personnel costs throughout the organization while closely collaborating with the Finance team.

• You will design modern, scalable HR processes that align with our agile working style and support the company's growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• You possess a minimum of 8 years of substantial professional experience in HR, preferably in a start-up or scale-up setting, and at least 3 years of demonstrated experience in team leadership.

• You blend empathetic leadership with practical expertise in Organizational Design and Change Management, adapting organizational structures to our agile growth.

• You have a robust hands-on background with extensive operational experience in Talent Acquisition (recruiting) and HR Business Partnering.

• You exhibit a strong analytical mindset, utilizing HR KPIs (People Analytics) strategically to make informed, data-driven decisions for the organization.

• You possess a comprehensive understanding of German employment law and significant experience with the legal frameworks applicable to remote work.

• You are comfortable in an agile software/AI environment and communicate fluently in both German and English, in writing and verbally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment: Experience remote work options throughout Europe or from our office hubs in Augsburg, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), complemented by adaptable working hours.

• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 days of annual leave, special leave days, and caregiving days. Our extensive benefits package also offers a monthly voucher for a range of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Furthermore, we provide all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and a 30% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

• Professional Growth & Development: Take advantage of a dedicated budget for learning and personal development to facilitate your career advancement and ongoing education.

• Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Engage in both virtual and in-person company events, along with our annual culture connect days, promoting a collaborative and vibrant company culture characterized by minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

• Diverse & International Team: Collaborate with a multicultural and international team spread across 17 different work locations in Europe and representing 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

• Mental Health & Well-being: Access comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care, including 24/7 counseling, therapy placement, on-site support, and legal and financial guidance to help you thrive both at work and in life.