VP People (f/m/d)

The position

As our VP People, you will ensure that Hive continues to be both a high-performing organization and a caring, supportive employer. You will own all People functions, from Business Partnering and People Operations to Talent Acquisition, and lead a team of 15–20 to help Hive scale to the next level.

• Dynamic and impactful role: You will shape how our 450+ team members (and many more to come) collaborate, grow, and thrive. Your work will directly impact how Hive performs as a company.
• Global scope: You will lead and align our people strategy across teams in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, the UK and beyond, ensuring both local compliance and a unified Hive culture across countries.
• High ownership and influence: You will have full ownership of all people topics at Hive and be a trusted member of the management board, shaping how we work, grow, and support our people.

Your profile

We know – sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!

• Proven people leadership: You have successfully led and scaled People teams at the VP, Director, or Head level, demonstrating exceptional impact on the organizations you’ve worked for.
• Start-up / scale-up experience: You bring experience from fast-paced, venture-backed environments, ideally at the growth stage Hive is entering (from 400 to 1000 people), and know how to balance structure with agility.
• Strategic and data-driven mindset: You combine strategic thinking with analytical rigor. You know how to identify key People priorities, make data-informed decisions, leverage AI, and align People strategy with business outcomes.
• Performance orientation: You view the People function as the ‘product manager’ of how a company works – its systems, culture, and rituals. You make Hive the most high-performing company it can be, while ensuring it remains a caring and empowering workplace for our team members to grow in.
• Exceptional communication: You communicate clearly and empathetically in English, fostering trust and alignment across teams and leadership levels.
• Berlin-based (or willing to relocate): We believe great people leadership happens best in person. For this role, being primarily based in Berlin is a requirement.

Our offering

• Build something that matters: Hive is redefining how commerce operations work in a €200B+ market. We already reach tens of millions of consumers every year and empower over 500 independent brands to grow and thrive — and we’re just getting started.
• Work with exceptional people: Join a high-performing, ambitious team, including many from world-class companies such as McKinsey, Amazon, Shopify, Google, TikTok, and Trade Republic.
• Grow with Hive: From day one, you’ll take ownership of ambitious projects and grow alongside Hive as we scale. We believe in meritocracy, where your impact drives your progression, not your past titles.
• Competitive compensation: We offer market-competitive salaries and an equity incentive plan (EIP) for all full-time team members.
• Tools to thrive: Choose the setup that helps you do your best work – a MacBook (or laptop of your choice), plus accessories like an extra monitor or headphones to match your working style.
• Well-being matters: Enjoy 30 vacation days per year, plus a paid 20-day sabbatical every three years to recharge and reflect.
• Flexibility and connection: Benefit from flexible working hours, free drinks and snacks at our offices, and regular team events – including company-wide offsites that bring all of Hive together.

About us

We're revolutionizing e-commerce operations.

At Hive, we empower brands to excel in the digital commerce era through our innovative operations platform. By combining cutting-edge technology with a curated network of top-tier operations partners, we deliver measurable results.

Our comprehensive platform streamlines the entire operational chain through a single, intuitive interface. Since our founding in 2020, we've rapidly grown to become one of Europe's leading operations platform, partnering with hundreds of innovative brands. With strategic locations in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Madrid, London, and Amsterdam. Backed by prestigious investors including Tiger Global, Earlybird, and Picus Capital, we're scaling our impact across Europe.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We actively cultivate an environment where every team member, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome talent from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. At Hive, authenticity and professional growth go hand in hand.