Talent & People Lead

• Own the recruiting process from workforce planning and job description creation through sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding
• Work closely with department heads and coordinate external recruiters as needed
• Ensure a clear, thoughtful, and responsive candidate experience while supporting employer branding
• Plan headcount, forecast personnel costs, and recommend priorities
• Develop and maintain HR policies and internal controls
• Oversee the HRIS, payroll processes, personnel files, and employment contracts
• Support team members outside Germany and coordinate EOR providers, local payroll partners, and legal advisors
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations
• Develop salary benchmarking, compensation structures, compensation reviews, and benefits
• Manage the administration, documentation, and communication of the virtual employee equity program
• Support Operations with development programs by providing HR expertise
• Implement practical people processes, templates, and reporting
• Report directly to the Co-CEO and work closely with Operations, Finance, department heads, and the founders

• At least 5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related field
• Proven experience across the full recruiting process, including active sourcing, candidate assessment, and successfully closing hires
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Strong knowledge of German employment law, HR compliance, and personnel administration
• Experience with HRIS, contracts, payroll coordination, and personnel files
• Structured and reliable working style
• Sound judgment, discretion, and strong advisory skills when handling sensitive people matters
• Based in Germany; Berlin preferred
• Experience in a start-up or scale-up is a plus
• Experience with international employment arrangements, employer-of-record providers, or multi-country payroll is a plus
• Experience with Personio or comparable HRIS and applicant tracking systems, compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, or employee equity programs is a plus

• Remote-first, flexible working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• High level of trust and genuine ownership
• Collaborative, transparent, and open working environment