Head of People & Culture - Food Tech (Munich/Onsite)

Planet A Foods is for those who want to build something extraordinary with tangible purpose.

We’re reinventing how the world makes food ingredients — such as chocolate — by replacing scarce, unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives. We are united by impact, driven by innovation, and energized by the mission of building a food system that serves both people and the planet.

Working here means choosing meaningful challenges over easy wins. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are deeply committed to creating real planetary impact.

As our Head of People & Culture, you will define and scale the people strategy for a rapidly growing Series B startup, building a high-performing, empowered, and purpose-driven organization.

You will sit at the leadership table and partner closely with the founders to drive organizational design, leadership quality, and workforce productivity. This is a foundational build role: you’ll set the vision, systems, and frameworks that will shape Planet A Foods’ culture and performance for years to come.

• Define and implement the People & Culture strategy aligned with company OKRs and growth plans

• Provide leadership in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, ensuring compliance while fostering a high-performing environment

• Build and reinforce a strong, values-driven culture across the full employee lifecycle

• Lead initiatives that enable cross-cultural integration, employee engagement, and effective change management in a fast-growing international organization

• Own and scale Talent Acquisition processes to deliver a high-quality, scalable hiring experience aligned with ambitious growth targets

• Build, lead, and develop the People & Culture team

• Proven experience leading a People & Culture function in a high-growth startup, ideally VC-backed

• Track record of building People foundations and scaling them in a fast-moving environment

• Strong business acumen with a data-driven approach, using KPIs and metrics to guide decisions and measure impact

• Experience with compensation frameworks, leveling, performance management, and leadership development

• A confident and inspiring leader who actively contributes to leadership discussions and drives meaningful dialogue across the organization

• Full professional fluency in both English and German

A Sweet Package

• Build the People & Culture function from the ground up in a mission-driven, impact-focused company

• Collaborate with a passionate, international team shaping the future of sustainable food

• Competitive compensation

• Early ownership and responsibility in a fast-moving environment

• Accelerated learning through hands-on work, mentorship, and training

• 30 days vacation and flexible working hours

• Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks

• Vouchers for sports, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks

• Regular team events and shared company moments

• Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.

We produce all-natural, cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, or sustainability — preserving the Earth for future generations.

We are on a constant journey of discovery, driven by collaboration and shared success. Every role is designed with purpose, where ideas flourish, opportunities expand, and boundaries are pushed. Joining Planet A Foods means taking an active role in protecting the planet we love.