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.