Head of People

Company Description

Sunhero is a residential solar energy company on a mission to make access to clean, PV solar energy easy and affordable. We leverage technology and innovation to accelerate the transition to clean energy.Sunhero was founded in 2021 by two entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience launching companies in the international markets, including Airbnb, Rover, and Course Hero. Sunhero is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and Barcelona, Spain. We are VC-backed by leading European investors, including Speedinvest and All Iron Ventures, and have ambitious growth plans.We started in Europe, but climate change knows no borders. And neither will we. Want to know more? Please visit Sunhero.comWe are looking for our first Head of People to join the company in a hyper-growth phase. We are currently 60 team members and plan to double our size by the end of the year. You will have the unique opportunity to create a state-of-the-art HR organization for a mission-driven and remote-first company. We are proud of our team and culture and want to work with the Head of People to attract and retain the best talent. You will have a team of recruiters available and the opportunity to further hire for your People Department. This role reports directly to our COO & Co-Founder Stefan.

Tasks

• You will work with the founders to set up a strategy for creating an efficient and scalable HR organization in support of the overall Sunhero growth and development plan.
• You will lead strategy implementation and oversee the entire spectrum of People Topics (recruitment, on boardings, talent & development management, compliance, etc.).
• You will be driving the decision process and implementation of new software tools (HR Operations, recruiting, etc.).
• You will be overseeing Talent Acquisition and drive some key hire processes yourself.
• You will be working with department leaders and the founders to develop career paths, org design, hiring plans.
• You will be mentoring junior managers on leadership and interviewing techniques.
• You will initially act as key POC for our team members for HR Operations topics.
• You will be hiring your team members for the People Operations & recruiting function over the year.

Requirements

• You have significant experience in People leadership roles, ideally including in high-growth, international startups.
• You are ready to stand by our founding principles as they are the basis of how our company is operating - please see our webpage
• You have a first-hand understanding of the way a startup operates at different growth stages to meet its objectives.
• You have excellent knowledge of all aspects of People management and experience in (junior) leadership development.
• You have an in-depth knowledge of Spanish (and preferably international) Human Resource Processes, employment legislation, and legal regulations.
• You are a leader that inspires and put a strong emphasis on preserving and cultivating culture throughout the company's exponential growth.

Benefits

Some perks

• Working parents-friendly environment. 80% of our leadership are parents themselves.
• A chance to work with and learn from an experienced team.
• A diverse, inclusive, and fun international environment
• Growth opportunities with regular lunch & learn sessions.
• Open and regular communication about our direction and progress.
• A meaningful job - we are driven by the desire to make a positive impact.
• An opportunity to really shape the path of a startup

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and we re constantly working to improve these aspects. At Sunhero, we don t just accept our differences, we fully support and celebrate them. We re committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We strive to be an equal opportunity workplace.