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.