Head of People & Culture (f/m/d)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential robotics organization based in Munich that is scaling rapidly from founding team to industrial-stage company. They need their first Head of People & Culture to build the talent infrastructure that will support ambitious growth.

This is a true zero-to-one role. You'll own the entire People function—recruiting, operations, and business partnering—while working directly with executive leadership to shape organizational structure, culture, and systems. Some days you'll source candidates yourself; others you'll design the org chart for next year. Both matter equally here.

Responsibilities

• Build and own end-to-end talent acquisition: workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, candidate experience, executive recruiting, and closing across technical and leadership roles
• Partner with the CEO and department leads on organizational design—structure, leadership roles, succession planning, decision rights, and spans of control
• Design practical performance management systems for goals, feedback, development, promotions, and accountability
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle from first interview through onboarding, growth, and exit processes
• Operate core HR infrastructure: HRIS, payroll, benefits, immigration support, policies, employee relations, and People analytics
• Develop compensation frameworks including leveling, salary bands, equity, promotion standards, and fair compensation reviews
• Guide teams and leadership through structural changes while maintaining trust and retention
• Embed company values into hiring, communication, leadership practices, and recognition—while deliberately expanding talent networks beyond existing circles
• Collaborate on integrating AI into workflows and roles, measuring impact on speed and quality
• Ensure compliance with German and EU employment regulations without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Business, Psychology, HR, or related field
• Substantial HR experience within fast-moving technology companies
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically—setting direction while getting hands-on with candidate closing
• Track record building HR processes that remain flexible for startups yet scale effectively
• Skill in delivering difficult feedback with clarity and respect
• Data-driven approach to HR decision-making and advocacy
• Strong English required; German is a valuable plus
• Bonus: previous experience building an HR function from scratch in a startup, spin-off, or corporate venture
• Bonus: background in robotics, hardware, or deep tech sectors
• Bonus: established network for sourcing engineering or robotics talent

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your background and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client and coordinate the interview process. Please do not contact the client organization directly—all communication flows through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth, professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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