Your mission
As the HR & People Operations Lead at MakerVerse, you will play a key role in managing our HR functions, including talent acquisition, payroll, relations with German authorities (visa & tax matters), performance & development, and career progression frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to – together with our founders - shape the HR function of a VC-backed startup.
You’ll manage HR & people operations while driving strategic initiatives that impact the company’s culture and growth. This role also includes overseeing our Talent Acquisition Specialist and our People & Culture Manager, giving you the chance to lead and shape HR practices as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll manage HR & people operations while driving strategic initiatives that impact the company’s culture and growth. This role also includes overseeing our Talent Acquisition Specialist and our People & Culture Manager, giving you the chance to lead and shape HR practices as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead recruitment efforts across all levels, especially for senior roles, while providing guidance to the TA Specialist on sourcing and selection best practices.
- Manage, coach, and support the TA Specialist and People & Culture Manager to drive HR operations, employee engagement, and culture-building.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employee-related requests, addressing strategic and operational HR needs, and maintaining strong relationships with employees and managers.
- Act as the main liaison with German authorities for work permits, visas, etc., while handling all processes efficiently.
- Lead and Improve our Performance & Development initiatives to foster skill enhancement, career progression, and employee growth; collaborate with management to establish and communicate career paths across the company.
- Oversee payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, timely distribution, and compliance with German labor laws.
- Maintain accurate HR records, track key metrics, and update internal salary benchmarks to support data-driven decision-making and uphold internal equity.