Head of People & Culture / HR (m/w/d)

InkuPlay is a growing gaming, esports, digital platform, content, community and partnerships company. We are in a phase of structural development and professionalization. We are looking for an experienced person who will not only manage our human resources organization, but also actively shape it.

As Head of People & Culture / HR, you take responsibility for building modern, legally secure and scalable human resources structures. You work closely with the Founder & CEO, operational management, executives and external labor law and tax advisors. The position combines strategic human resources work with operational implementation.

We are therefore not looking for a purely advisory HR function, but rather a person who takes responsibility, prepares decisions, establishes processes and reliably accompanies issues through to completion. Your role As Head of People & Culture / HR, you are responsible for all HR-related issues at InkuPlay. You will develop a professional HR structure that suits a dynamic startup in the gaming and esports environment.

In doing so, you ensure that entrepreneurial flexibility, a positive corporate culture and legally compliant processes are combined. You act as the central contact person for management, managers, employees, applicants, freelancers and external service providers. Tasks Strategic structure of the HR department Establishment and further development of a uniform people & culture strategy Development of a scalable personnel and organizational structure Advising the management on personnel strategic decisions Planning future personnel

Requirements

Development of clear roles, responsibilities and reporting lines Establishment of leadership, communication and decision-making structures Support in the professionalization and further development of the company Development of personnel guidelines, standards and internal guidelines Introduction of suitable HR key figures and regular personnel reporting Recruiting and personnel acquisition Control of the Complete recruiting process Creation and publication of professional job advertisements Selection of suitable recruiting channels and platforms Active sourcing of suitable specialists and managers Pre-selection and structured evaluation of applications Planning and conducting job interviews Development of uniform interview guidelines and evaluation matrices Preparation of hiring decisions Coordination of contract offers and contract signings Development of a talent pool for future positions Development of a professional employer appearance Collaboration with universities, networks, recruitment agencies and external recruiting partners Onboarding and offboarding Development of a structured onboarding process Organization of all steps before the first day of work Coordination of access, work equipment, documents and responsibilities Creation of induction plans together with the departments Supporting new team members during the probationary period Organization of feedback and probationary period discussions Development of a legally compliant and professional offboarding process Coordination of departures, returns, access rights and closing documents Conducting exit discussions Documentation and evaluation of reasons for leaving Personnel administration and HR operations Establishment and maintenance of complete digital personnel files Management of employment contracts, additional agreements and personnel documents Creation and coordination of contract changes Management of vacation, absences, working hours and sick notes Monitoring of personnel-related deadlines Creation of certificates, confirmations and employment references Preparation of personnel-related documents and decisions Collaboration with payroll accounting, tax advice and external service providers Ensuring proper documentation Maintenance and further development of HR systems Introduction of standardized templates, checklists and approval processes Support in setting up central HR document management Labor law and compliance assurance Legally compliant HR processes Collaboration with external labor law specialists Preparation of labor law issues for management and external law firms Support with warnings, contract changes, terminations and termination agreements Documentation of breaches of duty, personnel discussions and performance problems Review and further development of employment contract templates Support of probationary periods and separation decisions Support in labor law disputes Monitoring of legal obligations and internal guidelines Ensuring data protection in the human resources area Development of clear regulations for home office, remote work and Hybrid collaboration Assessment and coordination of international employment and freelance structures Support in avoiding bogus self-employment and incorrect contract models If necessary, final legal advice is provided by the external lawyers commissioned by InkuPlay. Freelancer and service provider management Setting up a structured process for commissioning freelancers Checking the organizational integration of external forces Coordinating framework contracts and individual orders Monitoring durations, notice periods and service periods Documenting the agreed services Supporting the distinction between employees, freelancers and service providers Coordinating international freelancer structures Collaborating with legal, finance and tax consultancy Performance management and personnel development Introduction of a structured performance management system Development of regular feedback and Development discussions Supporting managers in formulating clear goals Establishing transparent performance and responsibility standards Documenting and supporting performance problems Developing individual development plans Identifying further training and qualification needs Organizing internal and external training Developing career and development prospects Supporting the development of future managers Management consulting Advising management and managers on all personnel issues Supporting difficult personnel discussions Preparing and supporting feedback, conflict and separation discussions Training managers in labor law and organizational basics Promoting clear management standards Support with team conflicts and communication problems Moderating structured clarification and development discussions Ensuring uniform decision-making and documentation processes People & Culture Helping to shape a professional, appreciative and performance-oriented corporate culture Developing common corporate and leadership values Promoting transparent communication Strengthening a sense of responsibility and commitment Developing suitable formats for team communication and collaboration Supporting employee retention and motivation Conducting regular employee surveys Developing measures to improve the employee experience Accompanying change processes Promoting a respectful and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

Completed studies with a focus on human resources management, business administration, business psychology, labor law or a comparable qualification Several years of professional experience in the human resources sector Ideally experience as an HR manager, people lead, HR business partner or head of HR Experience in setting up or professionalizing HR structures Good knowledge of German labor law Experience with employment contracts, warnings, terminations and termination agreements Experience in recruiting specialists and managers Confident handling of sensitive and confidential information Experience in fast-growing companies, startups or digital organizations Understanding of remote work and Decentralized teams Very good organizational and communication skills Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working Assertiveness and decision-making power High sense of responsibility Very good knowledge of spoken and written German Good knowledge of English Confident use of Microsoft 365 Your profile is particularly interesting if you have already set up an HR department independently, have experience in the gaming, esports, media, tech or startup environment, are familiar with international employment or freelance structures, have experience with HR software and digital personnel files, can think strategically and implement operational tasks yourself, recognize labor law risks early on, can set up clear processes without creating unnecessary bureaucracy, and act professionally and calmly even in demanding situations. What we expect from you We are looking for a personality who takes responsibility and doesn't just pass on topics. You should be able to: set priorities independently, identify problems early on, give management clear recommendations for action, carefully prepare decisions, conduct sensitive discussions professionally, document processes in an understandable manner, reliably monitor deadlines, balance different interests, combine business and legal

Requirements

. Complete confidentiality, loyalty and responsible handling of personal data are mandatory for this position. What we offer you A responsible key position with a direct reporting line to the Founder & CEO The opportunity to actively build up InkuPlay's entire HR area A wide scope for creativity Short decision-making paths Direct influence on corporate structure and corporate culture Flexible working hours Remote work within Germany Modern digital work processes A dynamic environment in gaming, esports and digital media Collaboration with experienced external legal, tax and management consultants Development opportunities towards management or Chief People Officer A long-term perspective in a growing company Reporting line and Collaboration The position reports directly to the Founder & CEO.

There is close cooperation in particular with: Chief Operating Officer Chief Marketing Officer Head of Esports Head of Finance & Controlling Legal & Compliance Team and project leaders External payroll accounting Tax advice External employment law firms Possible development prospects If the company develops accordingly, the position can be expanded into one of the following functions in the future: Director People & Culture Chief People Officer Member of the extended management Member of the Executive Leadership Team Application Please send us: your current CV, a short letter of motivation, relevant certificates or references, yours earliest possible starting date, your salary expectations, your desired weekly working hours. Also tell us briefly which HR structures you have already set up or significantly developed and what priorities you would set in the first 90 days at InkuPlay. We look forward to getting to know you.

Benefits

Support in the development of transparent compensation structures Implementation of salary benchmarks Preparation of salary decisions Development of sensible bonus and target agreement models Review and further development of

Benefits

Support with employee participation or incentive models Ensuring comprehensible and economically viable compensation decisions Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow