Founding People Operations Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE This is the first dedicated People and Recruiting role at an early-stage AI procurement software company. You will build the hiring engine and core people operations, helping the team grow while creating a thoughtful experience for candidates and employees. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, pipeline management, candidate experience, offers, and closing. - Manage onboarding, employment contracts, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance. - Support the development of high-performing teams and provide a welcoming experience for new employees and visitors. - Set up AI agents to support sourcing, screening, and recurring people workflows, while providing hands-on direction. - Coordinate daily office operations and help keep the workplace running smoothly. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, people operations, or generalist operations. - Experience owning hiring from sourcing through offers and closing. - Experience with onboarding, employment contracts, or HR compliance. - Early-stage startup experience, ideally contributing during a zero-to-one phase. - Comfort using AI agents to automate recruiting or recurring people operations workflows. - Fluent English and German, with strong organization, discretion, reliability, and a warm, people-first approach. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Berlin, Germany.