People & Culture | turbalance

Your mission

To support our growing team, we are looking for an experienced People & Culture (m/f/d) team member to join us. In this role, you will take both a strategic and hands-on approach to building and scaling our People function. This includes developing the structures, processes, and culture that enable high performance across a cutting-edge AI infrastructure company.

Act as a strategic partner to leadership on all People-related matters, ensuring scalable HR structures and processes that evolve in line with our company’s long-term vision.
Oversee and optimize HR operations, including HRIS management, contract management, employee lifecycle processes, and documentation.
Manage employment contracts and ensuring compliance with German labor law, benefits, leave programs, as well as aligning with international employment structures.
Design a scalable compensation strategy, including salary bands and leveling frameworks that support growth while maintaining a flat, high-ownership culture.
Support the development of performance management processes that enable continuous development.
Use data and analytics to provide actionable insights that inform leadership decisions.
Serve as the primary liaison for employee matters, proactively addressing concerns and resolving organizational and operational challenges.

Your profile

5–7+ years of senior HR leadership experience, ideally within a startup or high-growth environment.
Strong knowledge of German employment law as well as practical experience
Excellent understanding of HRIS systems (Personio preferred)
Proven track record designing and implementing salary bands, leveling frameworks, and performance management systems.
Experience supporting and scaling diverse, international teams across on-site, hybrid, and remote environments.
Efficient stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
Highly resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
Fluent in English (business level) and German (C1 or above).

Nice to have:

Familiarity with DEI initiatives
Experience working with external recruitment agencies and managing international employment structures via EORs

This is a hybrid position based in or near Heidelberg, combining regular on-site collaboration with flexible remote work.

Why us?

Opportunity to help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup
Competitive compensation
Real ownership and responsibility from day one
Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
Modern office within walking distance of Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, fully stocked with snacks and drinks
Top-tier hardware of your choice, including home office equipment for hybrid setup with flexible working hours
Subsidized Deutschlandticket
Relocation support, if needed
Quarterly in-person team workshops and events

About us

turbalance is an innovative, emerging startup that transforms AI laws. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers who believe in what we’re building. We constantly push boundaries and embrace our inner nerds as we find new ways to tackle complex challenges. You will find a dynamic work environment here, with flat or even non-existent hierarchies and the chance to take on responsibility from day one.

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