Head of People Operations at Kreston Reeves leading HR systems, ensuring compliance, and optimizing People services across the firm.
About the role
- Head of People leading HR function for a fast-growing, tech-driven scale-up group providing services for internationals. Building strategic workforce plans and enhancing employee engagement post-merger.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead and develop the HR function across the group
- Drive strategic workforce planning in close collaboration with the executive team
- Lead culture and change management initiatives in a post‑merger environment
- Design and implement leadership development programs and provide executive coaching to managers
- Harmonize HR systems and processes across merged entities
- Ensure HR compliance (employment law, internal policies, data protection, etc.)
- Oversee all operational people matters: recruiting, onboarding, payroll, learning & development
- Serve as a strategic sparring partner for the management team and department heads on all HR-related matters
- Monitor and improve employee satisfaction, retention and engagement
- Implement and maintain a scalable performance and feedback system
Requirements
- 10–15 years of HR experience, ideally in start-ups or scale-ups
- Proven leadership experience building and leading HR teams
- Strong expertise in organizational development, culture and leadership enablement
- Track record of implementing holistic people strategies; experience with post-merger integrations is a plus
- Experience managing remote or hybrid work environments
- Solid knowledge of employment law and HR regulatory topics
- Excellent communication skills with C-level stakeholders in English; German is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive gross monthly salary commensurate with the role, plus bonus potential (profit-sharing / annual bonus / employee participation)
- Flexible working arrangements with home office options, depending on responsibilities and the onboarding phase
- International, fast-scaling environment with real impact and close proximity to the C-suite
- Personal development budget to support your professional growth
- Regular workations and team events, including summer parties and offsites
- Modern offices in Berlin and Frankfurt with fully equipped kitchens, dining areas and quiet zones for breaks
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