Senior HR Manager (m/f/d)

The DO; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading organization in Berlin seeks a passionate HR professional to enhance employee experiences and drive growth across its for-profit and nonprofit sectors. This role involves leading HR initiatives, ensuring compliance with German labor laws, and fostering a people-first culture. Exceptional candidates will have over 10 years of HR experience and a strategic mindset, along with great consulting and collaboration skills.

Leistungen

30 days of paid leave annually

Personal development budget

2 extra days of paid leave for personal development

Possibility for mobile work (up to 50%)

Remote work outside of Germany up to 6 weeks

Regular team events and parties

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in HR, ideally as HR Business Partner or Manager.
• Native German and fluent English.
• Experience with HR analytics and data-driven decisions.

Aufgaben

• Lead HR initiatives across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Provide expert advice on German labor law.
• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Emotional Intelligence

Consulting Skills

HR Analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, HR Management

Tools

Personio

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for awell-rounded HR professionalwho is passionate about creating a meaningful employee experience and driving organizational growth.

In this role, you will lead HR initiatives across the entire employee lifecycle, working across both our for-profit and nonprofit entities. This role requires strong expertise in human resources, German labor law, and experience in dynamic, scaling environments.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a strategic and operational sparring partner for managers across both for-profit (The DO GmbH) and non-profit (The DO Fellowships gGmbH) entities.

Lead and evolve core HR processes across the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, talent development, performance management, compensation & benefits, and learning & development.

Proactive collaboration on company-wide HR initiatives, e.g. High Performing Teams, Talent & Performance Management, Leadership Development

Provide expert advice on German labor law and social security topics and ensure compliance across all HR practices.

Conduct HR analytics and derive insights to inform strategy and continuous improvement.

Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and risk management.

Proactively foster a people-first culture that reflects our values and commitment to inclusion and collaboration.

Collaborate cross-functionally with all teams and business units to ensure HR strategies are aligned with business needs.

Supporting Responsibilities

Act as a strategic advisor to Executive Directors and senior leadership on workforce planning, succession management, and organizational development.

Ensure HR compliance and manage employee-related risk through robust internal processes and sound legal understanding.

Develop and manage systems for feedback and performance improvement, recognizing strengths and addressing challenges constructively.

Serve as a trusted coach to managers, offering hands-on support in leadership and team development.

Utilize modern HR tools (e.g., Personio) to optimize HR workflows and improve employee experience.

Support and advice on organizational design, including role architecture, reporting structures, and change management.

In this role,you will report to the People Director and work closely with the Directors across The DO Group, the entire HR team and other key stakeholders.

Your profile

To thrive and grow in this role, you will likely be:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, HR Management, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

A people person with a high level of empathy and emotional intelligence, great listening skills, able to gain trust and forge great relationships, driven by others' wellbeing.

Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams.

Excellent internal consulting and implementation skills.

In-depth knowledge of German labor law, social security law and employment practices.

Strategic mindset paired with a hands-on, operational approach.

Strong familiarity with modern HR systems and tools (e.g. Personio).

Ability to lead through change and support others in navigating transitions.

Work experience in an international environment.

Native German and fluent English.

… And will likely have:

Experience in executive HR partnership and advising senior leadership on complex people strategies.

Strong capabilities in HR analytics and using data to support strategic decisions.

Knowledge of compensation strategy design and implementation.

Experience guiding organizational change and people transitions.

Experience in: fast-paced environment, the NGO space and for profit organizations.

Why us?

We are a purposeful organization with a global reach working to make an impact, where purpose, passion and your ideas matter.

You will work with an entrepreneurial, creative and international team as well as a global community of purposeful DOers from over 100 countries

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, team-building activities, professional development opportunities and flexible work modalities

Benefits include:

30 days of paid leave annually (based on a five-day working week)

Personal development budget + 2 extra days of paid leave for personal development per year

Possibility for mobile work (up to 50% of the working time)

Possibility for remote work, also outside of Germany, for up to six weeks in total annually

Regular team offsites, team events and parties

At the award-winning DO School , we unlock the potential of your people — turning teams and individuals into the drivers of your future success.

At the award-winning DO School , we unlock the potential of your people — turning teams and individuals into the drivers of your future success.

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