People & Culture Manager (m/f/d) part-time, fixed-term

At Brainsuite, a motivated team of over 35 passionate and talented individuals, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

To further enhance our employee experience, we are looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager (m/f/d) for a part-time role of at least 20 hours per week. The position is a parental leave cover and is limited until September 2027.

In this role, you will take ownership of daily people operations and foster a people-first experience across the organization. You will also oversee the entire employee journey, ensuring every team member feels supported, engaged, and empowered. Additionally, you will streamline processes to make them efficint and employee-friendly, while cultivating a positive, collaborative culture that scales with our growing team.

If you are passionate about people and culture and want to make a meaningful impact, join us!

• Act as the first point of contact for our employees and department heads on all People & Culture-related topics.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience.
• Create, update, and manage employment contracts (permanent staff, freelancers, employees of record), amendments, reference letters, and other HR-related documents, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records in our HRIS, Personio.
• Partner closely with Finance and our external tax office to ensure timely payroll preparation and full compliance with German labor, social security, and data protection regulations.
• Create and maintain job descriptions, publish job postings, and oversee candidate pre-screening and interview coordination.
• Advise and support our Heads on performance management, people development, and further people-related topics.

• You have 3-5 years of experience as an HR generalist or in People Operations, covering recruitment, people performance management, employee engagement, compensation, development, and employee relations.
• You bring proven experience in fast-paced, tech-driven environments such as start-ups or scale-ups.
• You have in-depth knowledge of German labor and employment law (Arbeitsrecht) and a strong understanding of HR compliance, payroll processes, and HRIS systems (ideally Personio).
• You combine a hands-on approach with sharp attention to detail, thriving in dynamic environments while balancing multiple priorities with a self-driven “can-do” mindset.
• You are empathetic and people-focused, someone employees turn to for trusted guidance, practical support, and reliable advice.
• You are fluent in German and English (C1 level), both written and spoken.

• Hands-on experience with Personio.
• Experience using or integrating AI tools to streamline HR or operational processes.

• An international team striving for greatness: At our company, you will meet people from all over the world who embrace and value diversity. Our flat hierarchies and an open, supportive work culture encourage collaboration and mutual respect.
• Shape the future with us: Whether it’s artificial intelligence, creative effectiveness, behavioral science, or marketing transformation, you’ll work on forward-thinking topics that are shaping the industry.
  
• Your workplace? Anywhere in Germany: We are 100% remote and give you the freedom to choose your location flexibly. Personal interaction is still an important part of our culture — we regularly meet in person at team gatherings as well as our summer and winter parties.
• Grow with us: We support your personal and professional development with an annual learning budget that you can use flexibly for training, courses, or conferences.
• More time for yourself: Enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus an extra two days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Workation: Need a change of scenery? No problem! With us, you can work from another EU country for up to 28 days a year.
• JobTicket: We subsidize your JobTicket, making your travels more affordable and sustainable.
• Access to corporate benefits and FutureBens: Take advantage of exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and services through our partnership with Corporate Benefits and FutureBens.

• Competency Conversation (45 minutes): A focused session with Monika Vasatkova, our People & Culture Manager, where we will explore your skills, experience, and how they align with the role.
• Culture & Collaboration (1 hour): A joint conversation with Peter Krause, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Günter Lichtner (Interim-CFO) and Monika Vasatkova, to dive into team dynamics, values, and how we work.

At Brainsuite.ai, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We recognize that various factors can influence someone's decision to apply for a role, so we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. 

We firmly believe that diversity enriches our team and fuels our capacity to innovate. If you share our values, we would be delighted to receive your application. 

We are also committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you have specific needs or requirements, please don't hesitate to let us know how we can support you throughout the application process or in your day-to-day work.