Senior People and Culture Manager
At a glance
Senior HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Clera. Berlin · full-time · €60,000–€70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run recruiting from sourcing and candidate screening through pipeline tracking and hiring process design
- Create onboarding programs that help new hires settle in as the team grows
- Build people policies, processes and frameworks for a scaling workforce
- Shape employer branding and recruitment marketing, while supporting engagement, retention and workplace culture
- Handle HR administration and help keep employment practices compliant with German labor rules
What you bring
- At least five years in HR or people roles, including three or more building the function in an early-stage or similarly fast-growing setting
- A track record of independently managing recruitment end to end and establishing people processes during rapid growth
- Knowledge of German employment law and practices, or the ability to learn them quickly with legal support
- Hands-on experience with HR information systems, applicant tracking and HR administration tools
Who this fits
This is a senior individual-contributor role with no direct reports and a broad remit across recruiting, HR operations and culture. You’ll need to work from the Berlin office at least four days each week. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
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.