ABOUT GETOLO:

Founded in 2015, getolo GmbH is an innovative and award-winning InsurTech company that offers comprehensive supplementary insurance plans in the areas of dental, pet health and liability, as well as health add-on coverage. Under the brands dentolo, petolo, and vitolo, we serve over 200,000 customers in Germany, providing digital and hassle-free protection that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives.
getolo’s company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and agility - always with a strong focus on the needs of our customers. With a team of around 200 employees, getolo is led by Daniel Gadea (CEO) and Laura Wulff (CGO). getolo is a partner of DA Direkt and part of the Zurich Group Germany.
As the Head of People (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our People strategy, fostering a culture that attracts and nurtures top talent, and driving performance excellence across the organization. You will lead a dynamic People team, guiding them to support our ambitious growth plans while ensuring the development and well-being of our employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5+ years of experience in People & HR, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role such as Head of People.
• Proven success in building scalable People operations, leading teams, and driving organization-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in scaling organizations, particularly in a startup or scale-up environment, with experience growing to over 300 FTEs.

KEY SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a passion for developing and mentoring others.
• Experience in managing employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Expertise in talent acquisition and people operations within a fast-growing company.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams and ensure alignment across the business.

• Lead the People Department, setting the strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring the strategy is executed effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of the People team, enhancing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Oversee hiring talent, strengthen our company culture, and ensure the development of employees to align with organizational goals.
• Take ownership of relevant business KPIs, continuously question how we can improve, and drive initiatives to enhance performance.
• Foster strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment, efficient communication, and fast execution of people-related projects.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of HR practices.
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