People and Culture Manager (M/W/D) - Berlin

About the Role

We're looking for a talented People & Culture Manager to join our team in Berlin — someone who will shape how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional people, while ensuring we operate in full compliance with German employment law.

This is a hands‑on, influential role embedded in the heart of our Berlin operations. You'll be a trusted advisor to our senior leaders, the primary liaison with our Betriebsrat, and the facilitator of a people experience that helps our organisation scale with confidence.

From drafting compliant employment policies and navigating Works Council co‑determination, to organising end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding experiences that genuinely set people up for success — this role spans the full HR lifecycle.

About You

You're a capable HR professional who brings knowledge, curiosity, conscientiousness and warmth to your work. You understand that great people operations are enabled by rigour and relationships — and you're equally comfortable navigating a complex legal framework as you are having a difficult conversation with care and confidence.

You thrive in environments where you can build structure, improve processes, and make a visible difference to people's working lives. You're calm under pressure, trusted by the people you work with, and known for the quality of your communication and documentation.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

Essential

• 3+ years of progressive HR / People & Culture experience within a German‑based organisation (professional services, education, law, or similar)
• Demonstrable expertise in German employment law — KSchG, BetrVG, ArbZG, GDPR/BDSG
• Hands‑on experience collaborating with a Betriebsrat, including negotiating Betriebsvereinbarungen
• End‑to‑end recruitment experience with strong knowledge of the Berlin talent market
• Confident managing payroll coordination with external providers or in‑house Finance
• Fluent in German (C1 minimum) and highly proficient in English — written and spoken
• Strong documentation skills across contracts, policies, role descriptions, and HR correspondence

Desirable

• Familiarity with HR systems such as Personio or BambooHR
• Exposure to organisational design, change management, or workforce planning
• Degree or professional qualification in HR, Business Administration, Law, or equivalent (e.g. Personalfachkaufmann/-frau, CIPD)
• Experience supporting performance, engagement, and professional development frameworks

Attributes We Value

• Organised, dependable, and calm under pressure
• Empathetic — but equally pragmatic when it counts
• A natural builder of structure and process
• Proactive and self‑directed
• Trusted for your communication and the quality of your work

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal people role at an organisation that genuinely values its culture. You'll have real scope to shape the employee experience, build something meaningful, and grow alongside a team that cares about doing things well.