Head of People & Culture (w/m/d) in Climate-Tech

Head of People & Culture (w/m/d) in Climate-TechAbout us

Buildings are the largest energy consumers in Europe, making them CO₂ monsters. They account for 40% of our energy usage, causing 36% of all EU CO₂ emissions. That's why the decarbonization of buildings is essential for a sustainable future.

At VARM, we are pushing insulation forward. We help our customers save up to 50% on their heating costs and decrease their CO₂ emissions. To scale insulation, we have received VC-funding from top-tier investors. Join our mission now to change an entire industry for good.

Becoming Europe’s insulation champion and insulate 1 million houses over the next 10 years! Now is your chance to be part of our vision. Join us in building a market-leading company in the climate sector. Unf*ck the planet with us and actively contribute to slashing CO₂ emissions from buildings.

We want to capture a significant share of the €1+ trillion European insulation & retrofitting market. We are looking for highly motivated and talented people to join our team and help us grow. Together, we can move the needle in the fight against climate change - one retrofitted house at a time! ????️????️️

About the job

The three biggest challenges in the first year:

• You are responsible for finding A+ talents for VARM by setting up replicable recruiting channels for blue- & white collar roles
• You are the driving force behind ALL People and Culture topics and become the #1 sparring partner for our founders
• You successfully implement an HR operating system (e.g. personio) together with the founders

Be the people person at VARMand the driving force behind our organizational culture. You are a visionary leader and experienced in people topics to build a culture based on performance, innovation, inclusivity and driving our company's success.

• You fully own, develop and execute the people strategy to support our growth and vision
• You oversee all people functions including recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development
• You develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent both in blue- and white collar roles
• You design and oversee programs for training and development including key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of all initiatives
• You foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with VARM’s values and mission

About you

• You have a proven track record in senior people role(s), with extensive experience in recruiting, training, people management and organizational development
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement comprehensive recruiting and people strategies
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in German and English, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• You are passionate about contributing to our goal of energy-efficient buildings and a sustainable future
• Competitive compensation package: We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside
• ️ Be part of our core-team, building in a super-hot phase of an early-stage climate-tech startup
• Make an impact at VARM: Shape our culture and the way we work and collabore together. Nothing is set in stone - you have a direct impact, while we are growing and building together
• Make an impact on the : Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? Become part of the solution and actively shape the energy transition
• Onsite first, but hybrid work keeps us flexible: We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of working together, but offer flexibility for remote working
• Grow with us: We take your personal development seriously, which includes being mentored and challenged in regular founder feedback sessions
• Start–up culture: We offer you hybrid work, training, team events, and a great office setup in the heart of Kreuzberg
• Financial Benefits: Apart from a competitive salary, we offer meal vouchers, subsidies for mobility solutions, tax-free benefits and discounted fitness programs
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds

Your way to us:

• You apply for the job on our website
• We will talk over the phone for a quick 30 mins. chat
• We will have a virtual meeting (video call) or in-person chat
• You will receive a pre-signed employment contract
• Welcome to VARM

Interested? — Apply now!

If you are looking for a deeply rewarding and challenging position in a dynamic climate-tech startup, we want to hear from you. Recruiting is at our heart - You will get an answer from us within 72 hours!

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