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Founding People Operations Lead

Clera · Berlin, Germany
Location
Berlin, Germany
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Lead
Salary
Not stated
Department
Engineering
Languages
EN, DE
Posted
19 Oct 2026

Verified open 19 Oct 2026 · Source: Ashby

About the role

About the Role

This is the first dedicated People and Recruiting role at an early-stage AI procurement software company. You will build the hiring engine and core people operations, helping the team grow while creating a thoughtful experience for candidates and employees.

What You'll Do

  • Own full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, pipeline management, candidate experience, offers, and closing.

  • Manage onboarding, employment contracts, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.

  • Support the development of high-performing teams and provide a welcoming experience for new employees and visitors.

  • Set up AI agents to support sourcing, screening, and recurring people workflows, while providing hands-on direction.

  • Coordinate daily office operations and help keep the workplace running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

  • At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, people operations, or generalist operations.

  • Experience owning hiring from sourcing through offers and closing.

  • Experience with onboarding, employment contracts, or HR compliance.

  • Early-stage startup experience, ideally contributing during a zero-to-one phase.

  • Comfort using AI agents to automate recruiting or recurring people operations workflows.

  • Fluent English and German, with strong organization, discretion, reliability, and a warm, people-first approach.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and meaningful equity. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in Berlin, Germany.

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