Since 2015, Kiron has been at the forefront of offering accessible, innovative educational solutions to refugees and underserved communities globally. With a comprehensive digital platform, Kiron Campus, we have supported over 100,000 learners with skills essential for the labour market, fostering academic, professional, and personal growth.

As a Head of People & Culture, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle for Kironistas, ensuring smooth internal processes and an outstanding employee experience; and lead and design our people-centric initiatives, in an exciting transitional period for Kiron.

• Coordination, oversight and strategic leadership of the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition, to on- and offboarding, learning & development, employee wellbeing, and rewards & recognition.
• Oversight of people operations and payroll, ensuring accuracy, smooth processing and GDPR compliance.
• Team leadership of people & operations manager / office manager.
• Stakeholder management and communication, including internally with management. Works Council and employees / teams, and externally with tax advisor, freelancers and service providers.

Additionally, based on your profile, you might also own / collaborate on:
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• Personnel planning and staffing
• Coordinating decision-making around salary, benefits and career progression
• Project budgeting and proposals
• Coaching and supporting other team leads and managers around leadership and development
• Culture & organisational development topics

• You are passionate about our mission to democratise access to education for refugees and disadvantaged communities worldwide.
• You have held a senior position in people & culture, ideally with leadership responsibility, in a fast-paced, adaptable environment
• You have hands-on experience in people operations, recruiting, employee experience
• You are able to balance high-level strategic thinking with nitty gritty operational work, and enjoy both
• You are extremely organised, discerning and able to juggle multiple priorities and make decisions on the go
• You are able to switch between different topics and modes of work (strategic operational, emotional - analytical) quickly
• You are emotionally intelligent and a clear communicator, able to interact and find common ground with different types of stakeholders
• You are fluent in English and German

What makes you stand out:

• In depth knowledge of German labour law

Further experience in one of the following:

• Personnel planning & staffing, especially in a NGO or project-based environment
• Nuanced understanding of the intersection between organisational, financial, legal and cultural aspects of people & culture
• Organisational development or learning & development
  

Our Perks-More than just a job

• IMPACT: Seize the chance to make a meaningful difference by applying your expertise to secure vital funding that supports educational and refugee integration initiatives. Your contributions will directly help Kiron expand its reach and impact.
• FLEXIBILITY: Work remotely or from our office at the Impact Hub Neukölln—create your ideal workday in coordination with your team and organizational needs.
• GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: Take advantage of our commitment to continuous learning with 5 days of educational leave annually and a personal development budget to boost your professional skills.
• BENEFITS: Enjoy 30 days of vacation, a competitive salary that values your talents, and a modern laptop to support your work efficiently.

The range foreseen for this role is between 4750 - 5750 Euros / monthly for a full-time position

Then please submit your application via this link.

You can expect at least two rounds of interviews and in some cases the completion of a task. We will inform you about the process in our first conversation. We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their application. If you have any questions about the position, please contact careers@kiron.ngo.

Kiron is committed to empowerment and inclusion and continuously works to create a diverse, safe and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all people - regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion, worldview or sexual orientation.