Senior People Operations Manager - ESG Solution Saas (Berlin) - German Speaker

Cherry Ventures is supporting our portfolio with this hire

🎯Join Atlas Metrics on our mission is to make the sustainability impact of companies fully transparent.

💻 We’re building the market-leading technology platform for organizations to track their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data and manage their sustainability performance.

⭐️Join a team of talented sustainability experts, software engineers, and product builders!

🚀 Series A stage, backed by top VCs including MMC Ventures, Cherry Ventures, B2Venture, Redstone and GFC.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced People & Recruiting Manager to lead our talent acquisition and human resources initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping our company culture, attracting top talent, and ensuring a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Operations: Own and run the full spectrum of HR operations – including contracts, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, HRIS management, and liaison with tax authorities.
• Process Implementation: Develop and optimize scalable HR processes and policies aligned with company goals and compliance requirements.
• Professional Development: Design and support employee development programs to foster growth and skill advancement.
• Culture: Drive a positive, inclusive workplace culture by organizing team events, promoting company values, and championing employee engagement initiatives.
• Organizational Development: Partner with leadership on org design, headcount planning, and people strategy to support company growth.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all HR processes are compliant with German labor law and keep employee documentation organized and up to date.
• Recruitment Support: Support the recruitment process for occasional key hires (1-2 roles per year), working closely with hiring managers as needed.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience in a People Operations or HR role at a startup or scale-up – ideally in the B2B SaaS space.
• Proven hands-on experience managing HR operations, contracts, payroll, and people processes.
• Strategic mindset with experience in organizational development and culture building.
• Strong understanding of German labor law, HR compliance, and modern people operations practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a hands-on, can-do attitude and high ownership.
• Proficiency with modern HR tools and systems.
• Fluent German speaker and writer – this is a must. You will handle contracts, HR compliance, and employee communication in German.

Location

Berlin HQ - Hybrid (min. 2-3 days at the Office)

Benefits

We value you and your work, at all times. If you join Atlas, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Generous equity package
• A family-friendly work environment with flexibility and understanding around the hours you work
• Nilo.health Account
• Learning and Development Yearly Budget
• 28 days of vacation (+1 added every year)
• A new MacBook and a budget for accessories & equipment
• Urban Sports membership (or something similar of your choice)
• Regular co-locations and offsites to strengthen a great culture across geographies

Why join Atlas Metrics?

• Work with a world-class team: Collaborate with a world-class team of ESG experts, engineers, and designers.
• Join a purpose-driven mission: Make a meaningful impact by helping organizations easily measure and manage their sustainability performance, accelerating the global transition to sustainable business models.
• Experience growth: Thrive in a high-growth startup environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and adaptability, as we become the go-to solution for over 50,000 companies affected by upcoming EU regulations.
• Develop professionally: Unlock your potential with numerous opportunities for professional development, skill expansion, and career advancement in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.