People & Culture Specialist

People & Culture Specialist

(m / w / d) Part‑time 20‑25h / week

Fixed‑term 18‑month contract (parental leave replacement) with the option of transitioning into a permanent position.

Join us and drive progress through entrepreneurship! At TheVentury, we don’t just ride the wave of innovation - we create it.

We believe in fresh starts and bold moves.

Our day to day? Helping businesses not just grow but evolve into future‑proof powerhouses through smart diversification.

We started as an AI startup accelerator and have grown into a venture‑building force, launching and managing over 30 ventures across industries like energy, logistics, healthcare, and finance.

We’re not just talking about innovation - we’re living it.

“Competitive advantages today are only temporary. Successful companies must continuously challenge and adapt their business models. Success is not a shield - it can lead to overconfidence.” – Rita McGrath

If that quote resonates with you, you’re already speaking our language!

Position : People & Culture Specialist (f / m / d)

Great teams don’t happen by chance. They are built with care, clarity, and intention. At TheVentury, people are at the heart of everything we do. From the first interaction to long‑term development, we believe that meaningful employee experiences are the foundation for sustainable innovation.

That’s why we’re looking for a People & Culture Specialist (f / m / d) who wants to actively shape how people join, grow, thrive, and stay - and who sees People & Culture as a strategic enabler, not an administrative function.

What You Will Do : Key responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding to development, retention, and off‑boarding
• Act as a trusted operational partner for employees and leadership
• Manage hiring processes from end‑to‑end, i.e. including job ads, ATS pipeline management, interview coordination and contract preparation
• Ensure smooth and structured onboarding experiences for new hires
• Coordinate development, retention, and culture initiatives, including career frameworks, extended one‑to‑ones, benefits, and team events
• Maintain people data, contracts, and documentation, and support people‑related governance topics such as compensation fairness
• Prepare payroll‑relevant data (Lohnverrechnung) in coordination with our tax advisors
• Providing information and advice on labour law and human resources topics for employees and managers

About you

Every Venturer brings in specific expertise and a hands‑on attitude. For this specific role, we are searching for an individual with the following profile :

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in a similar role such as People Operations, HR Operations, or HR Generalist
• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle and Austrian labour law
• Experience working with ATS and HR systems, e.g. softgarden or similar
• Excellent organisational skills and structured, reliable working style
• High level of discretion and confidence in handling sensitive information
• Strong communication skills in German, English is a plus
• Hands‑on, proactive mindset with a high sense of ownership

What we offer

• A truly entrepreneurial culture and a dynamic work environment with responsibility from day one.
• A competitive market‑level salary according to our career scheme with clear development paths.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas and creativity are valued.
• Continuous learning opportunities that focus on personal development, shared as a mutual responsibility between you and your people lead.
• A team that believes in supporting each other, because together we are stronger.
• Flexible working hours and strong support for work‑life balance.

We are driven by our E.P.I.C. values : Entrepreneurial Thinking, Passion, Impact & Collaboration.

At TheVentury, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

We understand that everyone’s personal and professional circumstances are unique and offer flexible working arrangements to support your needs. We encourage all individuals, regardless of gender, background, or identity, to apply.

If you are excited about this role, passionate about building companies, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

We are required by law to disclose the minimum salary in line with the collective bargaining agreement, which is €34,637.40 gross per year (full‑time basis).

For this specific role, we offer a competitive salary of €45,000 gross per year (full‑time equivalent), paid over 14 salaries (all‑in), in line with our career scheme. The final salary for this part‑time role will be aliquoted accordingly and can be higher, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Flexible working hours
Pet‑friendly office
Annual team getaway, our treat!
Monthly team events
Yearly ticket for Vienna’s excellent public transport

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Hi, I'm Mary.

People Operations Manager and your contact person. The team and I are excited to receive your application.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However, our legal business is registered in Austria. Therefore, we can only consider your application if you are an EU citizen or have a valid work permit. Thank you!

#happyVenturing

We’re excited to hear from you!

Your TheVentury‑Team

We can only consider your application if you are an EU citizen, have a valid work permit for Austria or if you meet the requirements for a Red‑White‑Red Card.

( https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/ ) If you require a Red‑White‑Red Card, please send us a short explanation on which grounds you would be eligible and reach sufficient points. If none of these three options apply to you, unfortunately, it is not possible for us to hire you in Austria.

“In innovation culture & competence, what I value most is the fusion of diverse talents and the drive for continuous improvement of services & products. It's about cultivating an environment where creative ideas are nurtured, the right people come together to work with passion and collaborative efforts lead to transformative breakthroughs.”

Fanny