Head of People (m/f/d)

Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep tech software company that enables Manufacturing-as-Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI based self-optimizing production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in manufacturing productivity for the world.

For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy driven nature, interest in the industrial world and motivation to shape our company culture as we scale!

Tasks

At SDA, we are hiring a Head of People to drive our People Operations, Talent Acquisition and work place design across our locations Munich and Boston, while working closely with our CEO / COO.

Talent Acquisition

• High level company recruitment strategy and headcount planning
• Refinement of recruitment processes, tests and challenges
• Talent partnering with managers to resource plan
• Ownership of recruitment systems / websites

People Operations

• Strategically partner with the business to create aligned functional people plans and great employee experiences
• Responsible for facilitating how SDA s culture and leadership principles are represented across the company how they influence behaviors, and how managers can reinforce and lead by example
• Build and maintain a strong high performance culture where people thrive and enjoy coming to work
• 360 degree employee relations
• Benefits, Reward and Progression. You will need to make sure that our employees are rewarded fairly, and competitively, and that all employees can see progression opportunities, and their future at SDA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in leading a people function in Big Tech, a (B2B) startup and/or multinational technology company
• 5 + years of experience in end-to-end recruitment experience
• Have a track record in building and managing a team
• Ability to navigate a complex ever-changing environment well. You will also be able to help others navigate change, and support the business through changes it may need to take. e.g. Organizational structural change or a strategic shift in the business.
• Intellectually curious, and you can bring valuable insights into the team and business
• Data-driven approach to problem solving.
• Strong ability to build relationships quickly, with proven strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• An unparalleled opportunity to grow and learn while revolutionizing industrial production for mankind from day 1
• Genuine influence and control: you will work daily with the founders and management team to shape the company s strategy and direction, where your functional responsibility grows with the company
• Be part of a passionate friendly and and truth seeking culture
• A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and stock option program
• A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation
• Flexibility in working hours, time to work from home and team socials
• We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office gym area, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.