Head of People

Location: Berlin. Remote working with a presence in Berlin office.

Team: OneFootball

Type: Full Time

As the Head of People, you will lead and manage our People & Workplace team, driving the development and execution of strategies that align with our company’s vision and objectives.

We need a leader who brings hands-on experience navigating change, along with a deep understanding of how to motivate, engage, and build a resilient company culture. Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on scaling during a period of hypergrowth. Now, as we shift our focus towards profitability and sustainable growth, we will rely on your expertise to guide us through this transformation from both a cultural and people-centric perspective.

Your Role:

• Lead and manage our People & Workplace team, comprising Talent Acquisition, People Operations, People Business Partnering & Office Management. 
• Day-to-day leadership of employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and development, talent management, retention, culture, compensation and travel management.
• Manage, coach, and develop the People & Workplace team.
• Implement effective performance management practices to promote high performance and support the growth and development of employees.
• Develop, lead and drive projects including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Career Framework, Hybrid & Remote Working, Management & Leadership Development.
• Further develop, oversee and manage employee compensation and related programs. 
• Monitor and analyse People metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and maintain People policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company values.
• Providing hands-on business partnering support during a teammate's parental leave until their return.
• Oversee important Workplace topics such as ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. 

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, including a minimum of 4 years in a senior HR role. At least 2 years of experience leading the People function is highly desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of German employment legislation. The UK and Portugal are beneficial.
• Experience of working in dynamic startup environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement People strategies that support business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Fluent English and C1 German

At OneFootball, we value the insights and ideas that stem from having a diverse team. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be a part of the beautiful game—irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, background, sexual orientation, religion, team followed, or other personal traits. 
Whether you're a dedicated 24/7 football fan or not, we actively seek to recruit and support a diverse team to ensure our platform, football, and the wider world are viewed through an inclusive lens.