Senior People and Culture Manager

Clera

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to HR professionals with startup experience working in AI and machine learning domains, who are based in Berlin and accustomed to managing broad responsibilities without direct reports.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years in HR roles, specifically in early-stage startups or high-growth environments
— “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.”
Individuals who have independently managed end-to-end recruiting and process-building during scaling phases
— “Experience independently owning end-to-end recruiting operations and building people processes during rapid growth.”
Professionals with a background in employer branding and culture initiatives in the tech sector
— “Background in employer branding, recruitment marketing, employee engagement, and culture initiatives.”

Things to consider

Hybrid work arrangement requires at least four days per week in the office in Berlin
— “Hybrid in Berlin, Germany, with at least four days per week in the office.”
No visa sponsorship available, which may limit international applicants
— “Visa sponsorship is not available.”

How to stand out

Emphasize your experience in building HR processes for scaling teams in your resume and interviews
— “Build people processes, policies, and frameworks to support a scaling team.”
Highlight your background in employer branding and recruitment marketing in your application materials
— “Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract talent in a competitive market.”
Demonstrate familiarity with German labor law or readiness to quickly gain expertise
— “Knowledge of German labor law and employment practices, or the ability to rapidly develop expertise with legal support.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful recruitment and onboarding processes
high employee engagement and retention
compliance with German labor laws

Typical background

5+ years of experience in HR rolesexperience in early-stage startups

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitingOnboardingHR OperationsEmployer BrandingEmployee EngagementGerman Labor Law

Preferred

HR Information SystemsApplicant Tracking SystemsHR Administration Tools

Stack & domain

RecruitingOnboardingPeople ProcessesEmployer BrandingHR OperationsGerman Labor LawHR Information SystemsApplicant Tracking SystemsHR Administration ToolsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkHRRecruitment

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

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.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)