Role Overview: Head of HR (HR Generalist)
Number of Positions: 1x
HR/ RecruitingOffice 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 (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).
