People Operations
Posted 11 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Founding People Operations Lead”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
About the Role
As the first dedicated People and Recruiting hire at an early-stage AI procurement software company, you will build the hiring and people operations foundations as the team grows. You will own the candidate experience from first outreach through onboarding, while helping establish practical, people-first processes.
What You'll Do
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Own recruiting end to end, including sourcing, pipeline management, candidate experience, offers, and closing.
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Manage onboarding, employment contracts, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
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Help build a high-performing team through responsive, thoughtful people support.
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Run day-to-day office operations and welcome new team members and visitors.
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Set up AI agents and workflows to support sourcing, screening, and recurring tasks.
What We're Looking For
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At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, people operations, or related generalist operations.
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Experience at an early-stage startup, ideally through a zero-to-one phase.
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Hands-on experience managing full-cycle hiring, including sourcing, offers, and closing.
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Experience with onboarding, employment contracts, or HR compliance.
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Fluency in both German and English.
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An organized, discreet, reliable, and people-first approach, with enthusiasm for building AI-supported workflows.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in Berlin, Germany.