About the Role
Build and run the people function for a fast-growing AI startup in Berlin. This senior individual contributor role spans recruiting, onboarding, culture, employer branding, and HR operations, supporting the team through a period of rapid growth.
What You'll Do
Own recruiting operations, including hiring strategy, pipeline management, sourcing, screening, and process design.
Design and deliver onboarding programs that help new hires succeed.
Build people processes, policies, and frameworks to support a growing team.
Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract talent.
Steward company culture and support employee engagement and retention.
Manage HR administration and support compliance with German employment regulations.
What We're Looking For
At least 5 years of experience in people or HR roles, including 3 or more years building or leading a people function at an early-stage startup or in a comparable high-growth environment.
Experience owning a people function as a senior individual contributor, without direct reports.
Proven end-to-end recruiting operations experience and a track record of designing onboarding and people processes during rapid growth.
Knowledge of German labor law and employment practices, or the ability to quickly build expertise with legal support.
Proficiency with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and HR administration tools.
Experience building employer branding and supporting a high-performance culture in a fast-paced technology startup.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: €60,000 to €70,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid in Berlin, Germany, with at least four days per week in the office.