Senior People and Culture Manager

About the Role

Build and run the people function for a fast-growing AI and machine learning startup. This senior individual contributor role supports the team through recruiting, onboarding, culture, employer branding, and HR operations, with no direct reports.

What You'll Do

Own recruiting operations, including pipeline management, sourcing, screening, and hiring process design.

Design and deliver onboarding programs that help new employees succeed during periods of rapid growth.

Build people processes, policies, and frameworks to support a scaling team.

Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract talent in a competitive market.

Support employee engagement, retention, and a high-performance culture in a fast-paced startup environment.

Manage HR administration and support compliance with German labor law and 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 the function at an early-stage startup or in an equivalent high-growth environment.

Experience independently owning end-to-end recruiting operations and building people processes during rapid growth.

Knowledge of German labor law and employment practices, or the ability to rapidly develop expertise with legal support.

Experience with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and HR administration tools.

Background in employer branding, recruitment marketing, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.

Comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced startup environment and managing a broad range of responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Base 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.