Senior People & Culture Specialist (m/f/d)

Full time or part-time (min. 80%) | Hamburg, Flensburg, Freiburg (Germany) or St. Johann (Tyrol / Austria)

Do you want to do something meaningful about climate change? At Perspectives you will be part of the solution. Support our growing team of climate change professionals to do better every day.

WHO ARE WE?

Perspectives provides globally leading research and consultancy services on international carbon markets and climate policy. We are a group of companies located in Freiburg, Hamburg, Flensburg (Germany), St. Johann in Tyrol (Austria) and Valencia (Spain) – plus local representations in Austria, Finland, Great Britain, India, Italy, Norway and Switzerland. We are globally recognised for our outstanding contributions to the establishment and advancement of international carbon markets, climate policy instruments and climate finance. Perspectives shapes and provides advice on the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, low emission development strategies (LEDS) and the development of new international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement (Article 6), the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and other schemes. We want to shape a sustainable future by enabling public and private sector investment through carbon market activities and solutions. And we're not done yet.

And we’re not done yet. We are looking for an experienced HR-specialist to help support our growing team in the next phase of our journey.

YOUR ROLE IN SHORT

Your role focuses on structuring, coordinating and leading HR-processes of our dynamic day-to-day operations, and support our leadership-team in preparing and executing feedback talks and all kinds of high-level communication. You will do so in close collaboration with the other members of our People & Culture team. As an experienced HR-specialist, you will be integral in supporting the company’s staff in all matters related to People & Culture and take over responsibility for organising and executing key HR-responsibilities. You also push for a growth-oriented and diversity- and inclusion-oriented company culture.

OVERVIEW OF YOUR TASKS

Organising and coordinating lead of key HR-processes in the company, such as:

• Structuring and independently following up on various HR-issues of day-to-day life (such as contract related issues, communication of company/position-related requirements, following up on staff duties)
• Be responsible for all HR compliance topics
• Supporting our leadership team in day-to-day questions and challenges
• Supporting our leadership team in taking decisions on career development of team members, promotions, critical feedback and contract terminations
• Advice on German labor law regulations

Contributing to the strategy for hiring, onboarding and setting up new employees with everything they need to perform at their best, including:

• Discussing and deciding on hiring needs in collaboration with management, preparing job descriptions and publishing job posts through various relevant channels / active search approaches
• Oversight of job interview process; participation in interviews and contract negotiations
• Organising of onboarding-process in a decentralised company structure

Design and implement talent management supporting the personal and professional excellence across the team, including:

• Preparing and managing annual talks (feedback, growth potential etc.) and participation of talks jointly with teamleads
• Making proposals for staff training, identifying long-term development options of high-potentials

YOUR PROFILE

• You bring strong generalist HR experience with at least 9 years working experience
• You are experienced in recruiting new employees, also via active search
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken and able to develop positive working relationships across all levels and functions
• You enjoy structuring and leading complex processes and following up until things are finished
• You have a natural authority while caring for individuals and the company
• You are an experienced team-lead
• You are pragmatic and experienced in distinguishing important from not-so-important topics/tasks and you are capable of prioritizing issues
• You are familiar with the German employment law
• Able and comfortable working in a developing, fluid and constantly changing company
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines
• Full working proficiency in English and German is a must. French or Spanish are considered a plus

WHY PERSPECTIVES?

At Perspectives you are not seen as a resource, but as a human being, because we know that we can work more productively in an appreciative working environment. We offer you an exciting possibility to help minimizing global warming. You will get the opportunity to be part of a growing international team - a highly motivated group of experienced and dedicated professionals sharing a joint vision of a greener future and a lot of positive spirit - working hand in hand with our management and bringing in own ideas and visions.

You will work in a flexible environment with Perspectives offering the following amenities – such as flexible working hours, option to work from home, a competitive salary and the participation in the company’s bonus scheme. In addition to our people, culture, and mission, there are a variety of amenities that help make Perspectives a great place to work! Work with us and receive:

• Attractive remuneration
• 27 days of paid vacation
• 6 paid working days per year for your personal and professional development in Udemy
• Unlimited private use of our education platform
• Flexible working arrangements
• Open feedback culture

APPLICATIONS

If you are interested in this position and want to work in a flexible work environment, with a dynamic team and a lot of space for your own ideas, please send us your full application documents, including a cover letter, in English and in one PDF. Evaluations of applications will be done on a rolling basis. If you have any questions in advance, please contact Andrea - our Head of People & Culture (+49 151 11584356).

GENERAL

• Part- or full-time (at least 30 hours per week, depending on competence profile)
• Location: Flensburg, Freiburg, Hamburg (Germany) or St. Johann in Tyrol (Austria)
• Start date: Planned for Q3 / 2024
• Deviating timelines can be discussed in the job interview
• A valid EU work permit is a prerequisite for this position

Incoming applications are only evaluated for their professional qualifications, regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual identity, nationality, severe disability or age.