HR Manager – People & Culture

CALIMA

. Own operational and strategic HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and HR administration, while ensuring compliance with German employment law. Proficient in developing talent acquisition strategies and optimizing HR processes to enhance employee experience and retention.

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HR AdministrationPayroll PreparationGerman Employment LawTalent Acquisition StrategiesHR Systems Management

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Hard Skills

HR Process DevelopmentRecruitingEmployee Retention StrategiesPerformance ManagementConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationClear CommunicationRespectful InteractionSelf-Directed Work StyleHands-On Approach

Tools & Technologies

PersonioJOINHR Metrics AnalysisWorkflow Automation

Industry Keywords

Employee LifecycleHR AdministrationTalent Pool DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningInternal HR Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own operational and strategic HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle
Manage onboarding, offboarding, HR administration, and the administration of contracts, compensation, and absences
Coordinate monthly payroll processing with the external tax advisors
Continuously develop and improve administrative HR processes
Design and optimize the end-to-end recruiting process
Develop proactive recruiting approaches, conduct active sourcing, and build a talent pool
Guide candidates through the selection process and conduct interviews
Analyze recruiting metrics and implement improvement measures
Act as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related questions, changes, and conflicts
Support performance discussions, conflict resolution, and employment-law-related measures
Work with external employment law counsel
Develop the People & Culture strategy and shape the company culture
Promote feedback, professional development, and collaboration
Develop initiatives to improve employee retention and create a positive employee experience
Organize internal initiatives and team events
Manage and optimize HR systems such as Personio and JOIN
Automate workflows and develop scalable HR processes
Develop and maintain internal HR policies
Support legal and regulatory requirements and the ongoing development of HR benefits
Prepare HR metrics and support the management team with workforce planning
Work closely with the founders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of HR experience; as a guideline, 5+ years in a generalist HR role
Proven ability to independently own and develop HR processes
Strong experience in HR administration and payroll preparation
Solid foundational knowledge of German employment law
Confident handling of complex and sensitive employee matters
Empathetic, clear, and respectful communication with employees and managers
Experience in recruiting and independently managing application processes
Interest in active sourcing and developing talent acquisition strategies
Proficient with HR systems; experience with Personio, JOIN, or comparable tools is particularly helpful
Structured, self-directed, and hands-on working style
Excellent German and good written and spoken English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair, market-competitive compensation plus bonus
30 days of annual leave (based on a five-day workweek)
Flexible part-time arrangements of 20 to 32 hours per week
Hybrid work or office-based work in Berlin-Kreuzberg
Tax-free benefits such as mobility allowances and vouchers
Team events, including our annual company retreat and Christmas party
Open and authentic company culture built on trust, respect, and teamwork
Regular feedback discussions to support your ongoing development
High level of ownership, significant scope to shape your work, and short decision-making paths
Meaningful work with real impact