Head of People & Culture (m/w/d)

About the Role

As Head of People & Culture at ALVA, you will take on a central role in building an organization that is growing rapidly - sustainably and with substance. You will shape the People & Culture department from scratch: strategically thought out, operationally effective, and always close to everyday business.

Tasks

• Development of a comprehensive People & Culture strategy, which is closely linked to corporate goals and connects themes such as development, performance, and cooperation in a meaningful way.
• Building a functioning recruitment setup and filling key positions that are crucial for ALVA's growth - with the aim of deliberately winning diverse profiles and perspectives, especially in the technical field.
• Active shaping of a culture, which does not just exist on paper, but is lived in everyday life - with clear values, open cooperation, and a strong team spirit.
• Closely working together with departments (e.g. Sales, Installations, Marketing, Finance), early identification of needs, and development of practical P&C solutions.
• Responsibility for onboarding and offboarding of employees, including life-cycle management of hardware, as well as ensuring smooth processes in everyday office work.
• Safeguarding the lawful implementation of all personnel matters - from contract issues to internal regulations - with support from external partners.

Qualification

You bring:

• Experience in building People & Culture themes from scratch - from recruitment to development and a culture that is lived in everyday life.
• The ability to think strategically and implement things yourself: concepts do not just exist on paper, but are pragmatically realized.
• Clarity in communication, good organization, and the confidence to work at eye level with executives.
• Eigenverantwortung, structure, and the claim to bring topics wholeheartedly forward - not just to manage them.
• Very good German language skills as well as good English language skills in writing and speaking.

In addition, we value the following competencies:

• Entrepreneurial thinking - You understand the business, recognize connections quickly, and consistently align HR measures with corporate goals.
• Strategic and operational People & Culture understanding - You think about people themes holistically - from long-term orientation to concrete implementation in everyday life.
• Leadership skills - You have experience building your own team and pragmatically supporting other executives with leadership and development issues.
• Culture and value orientation - You shape an open, appreciative culture where people really feel a sense of belonging and identify with the company - with a strong