Head of HR

Plantrs Head of HR

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Head of HR to join our fast-growing innovation-driven this pivotal role youll be responsible for shaping the companys people strategy - building strong HR foundations driving talent growth and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

You will act as both a strategic partner and a hands-on leader ensuring that our HR operations processes and initiatives align with business goals and support a high-performing motivated team. If youre someone who thrives in a dynamic environment enjoys building structure in growth-oriented settings and takes pride in creating workplaces where people can do their best work this role is designed for you.

Why Join us

• Impact that Matters: Play a central role in transforming a breakthrough technology company into a research and innovation powerhouse that strengthens Europes semiconductor ecosystem and supports climate solutions.
• Build from the Ground Up: Create HR structures programs and culture almost entirely from scratch - your vision will define how we grow.
• Strategic Leadership: Be part of the core leadership team shaping the companys people strategy and long-term direction.
• Exceptional Colleagues: Work alongside top scientists engineers and innovators who combine academic excellence with entrepreneurial ambition.
• Growth & Learning: Gain direct exposure to cutting-edge research and leadership development in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
• Long-Term Potential: Join a well-funded visionary organization at a pivotal stage of growth where your work will have lasting strategic and cultural influence.

Your Responsibilities:

• HR Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and implement a comprehensive HR roadmap covering recruitment employer branding learning and development and organizational design.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a culture of openness trust diversity and high performance serving as a cultural ambassador across teams.
• Talent Acquisition & Team Building: Identify attract and secure the best European talent aligning hiring goals with academic and technical priorities.
• Recruitment Leadership: Partner with a Scientific Recruiter and Academic Relationship Builder to ensure a strong and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Processes & Compliance: Establish scalable and efficient HR systems (onboarding QBRs 360 feedback compensation and benefits via our VESOP program). Ensure compliance and maintain a strong command of HR data and master data structures.
• People Development: Design and implement programs for training career development and leadership growth to empower employees at every level.

• Operational Leadership: Support the CTO and executive team in hands-on people management and daily HR operations.
• Leadership Collaboration: Act as a key member of the leadership team guiding all people-related strategy and decision-making.

Your Profile:

• Several years of experience in HR / People Management ideally within a startup scale-up or tech/deep-tech environment.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to understand team dynamics mediate conflicts and inspire trust and motivation.
• Calm and confident leadership style providing clarity structure and guidance in a fast-changing environment.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to also execute hands-on.
• Understanding of scientific or technical career paths and the ability to assess candidate fit in a research-oriented setting.
• Passion for using science and innovation to drive meaningful global impact.
• Excellent German and English communication skills.