Founding People Operations Lead
clera · Berlin · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is the first dedicated People and Recruiting role at an early-stage AI procurement software company. You will build the hiring engine and core people operations, helping the team grow while creating a thoughtful experience for candidates and employees.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, pipeline management, candidate experience, offers, and closing.
- Manage onboarding, employment contracts, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.
- Support the development of high-performing teams and provide a welcoming experience for new employees and visitors.
- Set up AI agents to support sourcing, screening, and recurring people workflows, while providing hands-on direction.
- Coordinate daily office operations and help keep the workplace running smoothly.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, people operations, or generalist operations.
- Experience owning hiring from sourcing through offers and closing.
- Experience with onboarding, employment contracts, or HR compliance.
- Early-stage startup experience, ideally contributing during a zero-to-one phase.
- Comfort using AI agents to automate recruiting or recurring people operations workflows.
- Fluent English and German, with strong organization, discretion, reliability, and a warm, people-first approach.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Berlin, Germany.