Human Resources in Germany

Office 365

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: Kian (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.

Company Overview:

*Industry: Personnel Services & Training (Logistics Focus)

*Core Business: Provides personnel services with 92% of revenue coming from this sector.

*Additionally, the company has established an academy to train logistics and vehicle operators.

*Revenue: Current annual revenue is €10M with a goal to grow to €100M in the next 5 years.

*Number of employees: around 20

Team Structure/ Culture:

*Dynamic, youthful team (average age late 20s/early 30s).

*Combines a startup-like environment with family business values.

*No in-house HR or recruiting unit; currently relies on external recruiters.

*Location: Hamburg, Germany (Headquarters).

*Founded: 2019.

*Expansion Plans: Rapid growth plan with a 10x revenue increase within 5 years. Focus on building internal infrastructure, including HR and recruiting functions.

Company Culture:

Core Values: Humanity, responsibility, reliability, proactivity, respect, and solution-oriented work.

Work Environment:

*Casual, fun atmosphere with team bonding activities like after-work drinks and a central location in Hamburg.

*Modern, ergonomic offices with adjustable desks, widescreen monitors, and regular company events.

*Open and transparent feedback culture, with regular team meetings and opportunities for growth.

Employer Benefits:

1) Career Growth: Opportunity to build and shape the HR department in a fast-growing company with ambitious goals (10x growth in 5 years).

2) Impact: Join a company with a startup dynamic and family business values, where employees are empowered to contribute directly to long-term company success.

3) Work Environment: Fun, engaging atmosphere with regular events, modern office perks, and a focus on personal development and collaboration.

4) Corporate Responsibility: A company culture that prioritizes humanity, responsibility, and respect alongside innovative, solution-driven work.

5) Flexibility & Growth: Employees are given autonomy to contribute ideas and shape the company’s future.

6) Ergonomic workspaces.

7) Company events 3-4 times per year.

8) Company pension plan.

9) Monthly vouchers (Sachgutscheine).