HR
English, German
About the company
Speedinvest is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with more than €1bn AuM and 40 investment managers based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. Our dedicated sector-focused teams are the first to fund Europe's most innovative technology startups and our in-house operational experts are on-hand to offer founders ongoing support with growth, HR, market expansion, and more. Wefox, Bitpanda, TIER Mobility, GoStudent, Wayflyer, Open, CoachHub, Schüttflix, TourRadar, Adverity, and Twaice are among our portfolio of 250+ companies.
We are expanding and are hiring a Head of People (Portfolio) for our Platform+ team, based in any of the Speedinvest offices (Vienna, Berlin, Munich, or London).
Speedinvest has a unique and innovative approach to supporting the startups it invests in. We strive to understand their journey and needs, and to provide hands-on support in key areas as they grow. One of these key areas is the People (HR) function. We support founders in building strong People Operations, including building Talent Acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, building sustainable company structures and strong team cultures, and helping founders grow into the leaders they want to be. We offer hands-on, impactful guidance, advice as well as access to a network of vetted partners (such as recruiters, coaches, HR tools, and more). We also look to connect founders and Heads of People/HR from the portfolio to each other to tackle People Operations and Talent Acquisition challenges together, creating a community that supports one another.
Job Description
Design and implement the strategy for how we deliver People/HR support for our growing portfolio of 300+ startups
Deliver hands-on support, consulting and advising startup founders and their People teams on People Operations topics (from Talent Acquisition, to Company and Culture building), in 1:1 calls, Group Workshops, Online Resources, both in online spaces and at in-person events
Match/connect portfolio founders to network applicants, advisors, vetted partners and vendors (such as relevant recruiters, coaches, HR tools, and more) to help them make key hires and build strong People Operations processes
Build strong communities around people topics, by connecting portfolio founders and their People Managers to each other via direct introductions or creating community spaces online (slack channels, round tables, office hours) or in person (local events and at our yearly Speedinvest Summit)
Support our in-house Investment Team during their due diligence process, when assessing startups (especially People/HR startups)
Partner with Investment Managers and the wider Customer Success team and understand global HR trends to understand current founder needs and deliver the highest quality and most valuable support to the Speedinvest Portfolio
Requirements
You have 10+ years of applicable experience, preferably having worked as a Head of People/Chief People Officer most recently in a growing tech startup or fast-paced environment
You have a proven track record of building and scaling teams, implementing and improving People Operations processes, introducing HR tools, and spearheading culture-focused initiatives in a company
You have an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build relationships with different stakeholders
You have experience and enjoy making connections with/between people and producing meaningful workshops, content and People strategies
You are passionate about the People & HR world, about new ways of working and helping startup founders build the workplace of tomorrow
You have high attention to detail, are compassionate and have the ability to put yourself in other people’s shoes to understand their needs
You have strong organizational, prioritization and project management skills, with a high degree of flexibility to adjust to last-minute updates or changes
You have a proactive attitude, experience implementing a strategy, working toward OKRs/KPIs, and you love finding solutions to problems using technology
You have a relevant university degree showing excellence and strong analytical skills
You have strong computer literacy and interests, across a wide variety of tools
You are fluent in English (a second language is a plus, but not a must)
If you have past experience working as a consultant or project manager, that could be a plus
Benefits
A unique chance to step into the world of venture capital and startups, An innovative environment with a growth mindset, The chance to be part of an international; driven; talented and results-oriented team, The opportunity to continuously learn and grow including further development, An opportunity to leave your suits behind and wear sneakers to work, Flexible work environment and the ability to work from home on a regular basis
Speedinvest believes in equal opportunities for everyone and encourages diversity and inclusion. We want to encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. We process all applications without regard to gender, nationality, race, colour, religion, age, disability status, sexual orientation or marital status.