Head of People

About the role

This senior leadership position is responsible for shaping and scaling the People function of a fast‑growing, globally distributed technology company based in Germany. You will act as a strategic advisor to the executive team, driving talent acquisition, development, and retention across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and scale the end‑to‑end People function, including Recruiting and People Operations, across a globally distributed organization.
• Design and execute a high‑impact recruiting strategy to secure top‑tier talent while maintaining a high talent density.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, compensation strategy, and headcount prioritization.
• Build and continuously improve performance management, leadership development, and career progression frameworks.
• Oversee hiring operations, candidate experience, and recruiter effectiveness through scalable systems and processes.
• Develop data‑driven metrics and reporting to improve visibility into hiring performance and overall organizational health.
• Drive adoption of automation and AI‑enabled workflows across recruiting and People Operations.
• Maintain and evolve company culture, ensuring alignment with values during rapid growth.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership on compensation planning and organizational investments.
• Mentor and develop the People team, fostering strong execution and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in People leadership, recruiting, talent acquisition, or People Operations within high‑growth technology companies.
• Proven track record of building and scaling recruiting functions in fast‑moving, talent‑dense environments.
• Strong background partnering with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing People or Recruiting teams.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of modern recruiting systems and talent operations.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive decisions and optimize processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive influencing skills.