People & Culture Manager

Welcome to Baobab Risk Solutions – Your Partner for the Cyber Security of Tomorrow!

The digital world is growing – and with it, the threat of cyberattacks. Every successful attack not only jeopardizes businesses but also undermines trust in our connected society. At Baobab Risk Solutions, we are committed to making the digital world safer – proactively, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology. Our mission: to protect companies from cyber threats before they arise, contributing to a more secure digital future.

With us, you can shape the digital security of tomorrow. Join a team that doesn’t just watch but actively protects. Your ideas and commitment can make all the difference. If that’s not enough, here’s more:

• Flexible Working: With your MacBook, you work from home two days per week and ideally come to our Berlin office on the remaining days; a fully remote setup is an option for the perfect match.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary, quarterly performance bonus and VSOP options.
• Growth & Career: Grow with us – in a dynamic company with clear advancement opportunities.
• and many more benefits.

Baobab Risk Solutions – Growing together. Making the digital world safer, together.

Your Mission

As our People & Culture Manager, you will independently manage the entire employee lifecycle and ensure that our employees experience the best possible employee journey - both in English and German.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruiting to offboarding
• Independently steering the recruitment process for various roles
• Acting as a sparring partner for managers on all HR-related matters
• Planning and implementing Learning & Development and employee engagement initiatives
• Overseeing onboarding, performance management, and feedback processes
• Further developing our people processes, policies, and HR structures
• Handling administrative tasks: preparing employment contracts, contract amendments, and HR documents; maintaining and enhancing our HR systems and personnel data
• Collaborating with external partners (e.g. tax advisors, legal counsel, health insurance providers)
• Ensuring professional, legally compliant, and efficient HR management

Your Profile

Minimum requirements for the position / must-haves

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience as an HR Generalist, People & Culture Manager, or in a comparable role, ideally within a start-up environment
• Experience covering the entire employee lifecycle: you have managed everything from administration and recruiting to employee relations

Technical Skills

• You are familiar with HR and Applicant Tracking Systems (we use Tellent & Recruitee) and can quickly get up to speed with new systems
• You are proficient in tools such as Google Suite, Notion, and Slack (we use them daily)

Soft Skills

• You work independently and in a structured manner, taking ownership without relying on detailed instructions
• You are comfortable handling both strategic topics and day-to-day operational tasks
• You are hands-on, solution-oriented, and adept at finding pragmatic approaches
• You communicate confidently in both German and English with employees, management at all levels, and externally, e.g. with legal advisors

Language Skills

• German: Business fluent / Native speaker
• English: Business fluent

What sets you apart / nice-to-haves

• Making data-driven decisions is part of your routine, and you can create reports to effectively present insights to management
• You have a solid understanding of German labor law and can support managers with related inquiries; knowledge of labor laws in other European countries is an added advantage

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• You have previously managed an HR function independently

Why us?

• Flexible work options - you work from home twice per week and ideally from our Berlin office on the remaining days; a fully remote setup is an option for the perfect match.
• 28 Vacation Days - plus Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
• Competitive Compensation - Attractive salary & equity options
• Financial Support - subsidized Germany ticket and Wellpass membership, company pension support and corporate benefit access
• Continuous Learning - Support for your professional growth and development, both internally and through access to the Udemy Business platform
• Team & Social Events - Regular team events to get the entire team together from across Germany
• Challenging & Supportive Culture - Work with motivated colleagues in an environment where you can grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey
• Long-Term Growth - A stable career path in a fast-growing company
• Welcoming Team - A people-first culture where joy at work and future prospects come first

Our Values

• Customer First: Our customers and partners always come first.
• Embrace Speed: Fast decisions and pragmatic solutions.
• Data Over Gut Feeling: We make data-driven decisions.
• Take Ownership: You get involved, no matter your position.
• Continuous Learning: We challenge ourselves and grow together.
• Open Culture: We have no rigid hierarchies. We communicate openly, directly, and at eye level.

Diversity welcome!

What matters to us is who you are and what you want to contribute – not your origin, gender, skin color, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or whether you live with or without a disability. We believe in the strength of diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

If you're interested in making a difference with us, we look forward to receiving your application!