(Lead) HR Manager

Number of Positions: 1x

Location: Hamburg (On-site).

Remote Work:
Hybrid: Initially, on-site during onboarding (2-3 months), transitioning to 2 days of home office flexibility afterwards.

Languages Required:
German C2 (fluent).

Core Responsibilities:
1) Talent Acquisition & Hiring:
*Full-cycle recruitment for internal positions from C-level to individual contributors.
*Active sourcing, interviewing, and candidate selection.
*Managing contracts and advising on labor law matters.
2) Employee Relations & Development:
*Shaping onboarding and offboarding processes.
*Conducting employee development and performance reviews.
*Promoting and enhancing company culture.
3) HR Operations & Strategy:
*Managing day-to-day HR tasks, including administrative responsibilities.
*Leading HR projects and initiatives related to employer branding (in collaboration with marketing).

Education:
Preferably a degree in Human Resources or a related field, though relevant experience is more critical.

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in HR, with experience in both operational and strategic HR responsibilities, and ideally building an HR department.

Skill Set:
*Strong knowledge of labor law and contracts.
*Excellent communication and networking skills.
*Proactive, reliable, with a “hands-on” mentality.

Personality Traits:
*Sociable, empathetic, trustworthy, and capable of going the extra mile.
*Strong leadership, but with an emphasis on humility and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: €55,000 – €65,000 (per year, gross).

Bonus/Variable Pay:
No bonus currently, but there is potential to develop a variable pay structure.

Hiring Process:
1) Phone Interview with Kian (CEO) to assess cultural fit and general qualifications.
2) On-site Interview (1.5 hours) for an in-depth discussion.
3) Remote Case Study focusing on a real HR-related topic (tailored to the candidate’s experience and expertise).
4) Follow-up: Review the case study with Kian and meet the broader team if the case study is successful.

Team Structure:
*Direct Reports:  (Managing Director) – HR department to be built by this role
*Reporting Line: Reports directly to Kian (CEO).
*Collaboration: Daily collaboration with other departments, especially with marketing (for employer branding) and upper management for recruitment.

Role Specifics:
*Contract: Permanent, full-time.
*Work Hours: 40 hours/week with flexible working options.
*Probation Period: 6 months.
*Vacation: 30 days annually.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional looking to make a lasting impact by leading and building an HR department in a fast-scaling company.