Director of People (gn) DeepTech Scale-Up, Berlin or Dresden

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Our technology delivers highly parallel, real-time processing that goes beyond what conventional systems can do.

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The team is growing quickly, and the people we bring in now will shape what the company becomes.About the RoleThis is our first dedicated people hire, and it sits at director level for a reason.

You will own the people agenda end to end, from long-term strategy through to the day-to-day, and you will help shape how we hire, develop, and support the team as we scale.

This is a unique chance to build the people practice of a deep-tech company from the ground up, as a genuine partner to leadership.What you'll doSet and own the people strategy, aligned with our growth plans and company values, and act as a trusted advisor to the founders and leadership teamBuild the people function from scratch, including the processes, policies, and governance we need to scale well, and grow and lead a small team over timeDesign and run a long-term hiring strategy, partnering with hiring managers on workforce planning and prioritiesShape how we attract candidates, including employer branding and candidate experienceDesign and implement performance management, feedback loops, and review cyclesLead talent reviews, calibrations, and development discussions across the companyTurn people data into practical development and retention initiativesOwn and develop Personio as our central people systemRun smooth people operations across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboardingImprove and automate workflows to keep things efficient as we growBuild a strong, inclusive, and feedback-driven culture as the company scalesCoach and support leaders on communication, conflict resolution, and team developmentAbout YouYou have built or scaled a people function before and know what it takes to go from nothing to something that works well, then lead it as the company grows.

You are at your best in environments where a lot is still being figured out, and you bring calm and structure to them.Significant experience in people or talent leadership, typically 8+ years, including time as a senior people partner, head of people, or in a comparable roleA track record of building or substantially scaling a people function in a growing or complex organisationStrong knowledge of the German employment landscape and relevant regulationsHands‑on with PersonioProven experience designing and running performance management and talent development programmesAble to operate across the full range, from long-term strategy to hands‑on operations, without losing the thread across multiple initiativesA calm, structured, and pragmatic approach to problemsA strong communicator who can influence and advise at every level, including the leadership teamFluent in English, written and spoken.

We are a deep-tech company solving genuinely hard problems, and the team around you reflects that. This is an Atlantic portfolio venture.About the VentureWe are building the computing infrastructure for the third wave of AI.

We are a deep-tech company based in Dresden with a hub in Berlin, working at the frontier of neuromorphic and AI computing and solving genuinely hard problems where hardware meets intelligent systems. You will not be inheriting a function, you will be building and then leading one.

You are just as comfortable setting strategy with the founders as you are sorting out a contract, and you do not wait to be told what to do next. German is a strong advantageWhy JoinYou would be the first person in this role and the person who defines how our people function takes shape, with real ownership and a direct line to leadership.

The environment is flexible and inclusive, and we offer relocation support for the right person, with the choice of being based in Berlin or Dresden. If you want to build and lead something meaningful rather than maintain something that already exists, this is that kind of role.