Head of People & Organization (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich
The Mission
We are passionate about our customers, product, and people - so you are. You will inspire the most talented people to join OroraTech and support them in unleashing their potential. You have the power to drive a high-performance culture and create career paths for a fast-growing organization. Working closely with our CEO and CFO, you will lead all people activities for OroraTech.
What you’ll be doing

  • Ensure That the Company Has the Right Talent. Lead the recruitment process for commercial and tech teams. Position the Company as an Employer of Choice. Implement strategies to engage and retain great talent from the moment of hiring.

  • Oversee the Performance Management Process.

  • Manage the benefits programs (including our VSOP).

  • Create employee career paths, e.g., development options (salary, benefits, and skills) for Team Lead/Technical Expert/Project Manager.

  • Continuously improve ESG, DEI, and compliance regulations.

  • Ensure onboarding delivers fast and sustainable high engagement and performance.

  • Ensure all P&O policies and processes are compliant with relevant employment laws.

  • Ensure we deliver high-quality internal communications and change management.

Relevant skills

  • 10 years plus experience in Human Resources / HR

  • Experience with contract negotiations, salary bands, budgeting of ESOP shares

  • Proven track record in developing P&O policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance

  • Hands-on experience with workforce planning in hiring high-quality employees, at a high volume, and pace

  • Experience in designing and delivering coaching/mentoring, learning and development, and talent management programs

  • Fluent in German and English (must)

  • Working knowledge of Personio (nice to have)

About us
At OroraTech, you can expect a down-to-earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, and open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.

  • You have the opportunity to become part of our firefighting mission from space and deliver the tools to better cope with natural disasters and mitigate climate change - could a job be any cooler?
  • You will be responsible for your own project(s), time management, and sometimes even budget.
  • You will gain insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models.
  • We value perfect espresso and (oat milk) flat white through our high-grade espresso machine. Additionally, free drinks, beer, and snacks are always available at the office.
  • Access to mobility or sports benefits (Urban Sports Club) after your probation period.
  • Yes, we have a pool and access to the rooftop terrace at the office compound!
  • There is the opportunity to become part of our virtual employee stock option program (VESOP) for all permanent employees.
  • You will always have a great story to tell at parties!
If you apply: We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.
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