Role: VP of People – AI/ Tech/ IT/ EducationLocation: Bremen onsite

About the Client: Our client is a globally recognized organization operating in the education sector and headquartered in Bremen, Germany. As part of a larger international group with more than 3,000 employees worldwide, they cultivate a collaborative, diverse, and globally connected working environment.

They’re looking for a VP of People who will take genuine ownership of their HR team and the development of people processes across the company, ensuring that they effectively support their employees, leadership, and organizational goals.

This is a hands‑on strategic HR leadership role, not a policy‑only executive position.

This position goes beyond high-level strategy and requires someone who enjoys being closely involved in operational HR initiatives while guiding a growing team.

Your responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 professionals
Define and execute the company’s HR strategy, ensuring alignment with business and organizational goals
Oversee and enhance talent acquisition processes to support ongoing company growth
Design and improve onboarding and integration programs to support new employees joining the organization
Implement and manage performance management frameworks, including goal setting, evaluation cycles, and feedback processes
Drive organizational and people development initiatives in close collaboration with the executive board
Lead organizational transformation and change management projects
Act as a strategic partner to leadership by advising on HR and personnel‑related matters
Maintain strong collaboration with the works council
Oversee the personnel budget planning and monitoring
Ensure effective application of German labor and employment regulations
Improve HR processes through digitalization and modern HR systems
Promote a strong organizational culture, employee engagement, and cross‑team collaboration

Your qualifications

Higher degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Labor Law or equivalent qualification
10+ of professional experience in the field of Human Resources including leadership responsibility
Strong expertise in German labor and tax law, cooperation with works councils, organizational development, and change management, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
Proactive and highly responsive mindset with strong stakeholder orientation. Start‑up mentality.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, stress resistance, empathy and assertiveness
Fluency in English and German (written and verbal)

They offer

A trust‑based working time model supporting healthy work‑life balance
Structured onboarding and personalized development opportunities
Access to corporate fitness benefits via EGYM Wellpass
Green working environment with recreation areas
Onsite‑based working environment, with the possibility to work from home a few days per month
Client has extensive programs on environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values

All applications will be treated strictly confidential.

Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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