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
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Own recruiting operations, including hiring strategy, pipeline management, sourcing, screening, and process design.
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Design and deliver onboarding programs that help new hires succeed.
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Build people processes, policies, and frameworks to support a growing team.
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Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract talent.
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Steward company culture and support employee engagement and retention.
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Manage HR administration and support compliance with German employment regulations.
What We're Looking For
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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.
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Experience owning a people function as a senior individual contributor, without direct reports.
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Proven end-to-end recruiting operations experience and a track record of designing onboarding and people processes during rapid growth.
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Knowledge of German labor law and employment practices, or the ability to quickly build expertise with legal support.
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Proficiency with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and HR administration tools.
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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.
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