People Operations Coordinator managing HR processes and employee lifecycle at Syntax. Supporting onboarding, compliance, and employee experience while enhancing operational excellence.
About the role
- Head of People leading the HR function and workforce planning in an international tech-driven scale-up. Overseeing cultural development and ensuring HR compliance during a post-merger phase.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead and develop the entire HR function across the group
- Drive strategic workforce planning in close collaboration with the executive team
- Lead cultural and change management efforts in a post-merger environment
- Develop leadership programs and offer executive coaching to managers
- Harmonize HR systems and processes across the merged organizations
- Ensure HR compliance (labor law, internal policies, data protection, etc.)
- Oversee all operational People topics: recruiting, onboarding, payroll, learning & development
- Act as sparring partner for the management team and department leads in all HR-related matters
- Monitor and strengthen employee satisfaction, retention & engagement
- Implement and maintain a scalable performance and feedback system
Requirements
- 10–15 years of experience in HR, ideally in start-ups or scale-ups
- Proven leadership experience in building or leading an HR team
- Deep understanding of organizational development, culture, and leadership enablement
- Track record in implementing a holistic people strategy, experience in post-merger-integrations is a plus
- Experience with remote or hybrid working environments
- Solid knowledge of labor law and regulatory HR topics
- Excellent communication skills at C-level in English, German is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive monthly salary aligned with the role, plus additional bonus potential (profit-sharing / annual bonus / employee participation)
- Flexible work models with home office options, depending on responsibilities and onboarding phase
- International, fast-scaling environment with real influence and C-level proximity
- Personal development budget to support your professional growth
- Regular workations & team events such as summer parties and team offsites
- Modern office spaces in Berlin and Frankfurt with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and quiet zones for breaks
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