Head of People (m/f/x)

at  Lingvano GmbH

Lingvano’s mission is to break down language barriers and build bridges between Deaf and hearing people. We do so by creating easy-to-use sign language and Deaf culture lessons.
As we near a team size of 25, we are now looking for a People lead to take ownership over our HR and people initiatives and support our continued expansion. If you have experience in managing a People/HR function, want your work to have a real and meaningful social impact, and want to play a big role in shaping a growing company culture, we’ve got the job for you! You will report to our CEO and will be entrusted to build out our HR department.

Tasks

• Take ownership over company People/HR topics, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, people development, compliance, and culture building.
• As the main point of contact for HR questions, support and provide guidance to managers on topics such as HR law, people management, career planning, and employee wellbeing.
• Develop and implement People/HR policies and programs that align with the company goals and objectives.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the company.
• Work with the CEO and other team heads to attract and retain top talent by developing a full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Work with our Executive Assistant to plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, including events, employee recognition programs, and social activities.

Requirements

• You are passionate about peoples’ wellbeing and professional development!
• You have a background in People/HR, with at least 5 years of experience working in a People/HR function.
• You have experience working in People/HR at a startup or scaleup company.
• You have at least 2 years of experience as an HR or People manager.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish productive working relationships, build trust, and effectively communicate policies across all levels of an organization.
• You have a demonstrated success in recruiting top talent in a startup environment. Experience recruiting in the US market is a big plus.
• You are fluent in English. German and any sign language proficiency are a plus.

Benefits

• Start-up flair with flat hierarchies: Participate in building a successful business with a clear social impact.
• Flexible working + remote work: Work-life balance matters! You choose your working hours within our flexible working scheme.
• Learning & Development: We offer you up to 10% of your weekly working time for personal and professional development.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We live diversity! Lingvano consists of an international team of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing employees.
• Free Sign Language classes: Do you already know a Sign Language or are super motivated to learn one? Once a week, you can attend our Beginners/Advanced classes for free.
• Financial support for your commute: We will financially support your eco-friendly commute with an (e-)bike or public transport.

This position is open to 20-40 hours per week to start. We are fully open to someone beginning part-time with a more concentrated set of responsibilities, and then transitioning to add more hours and responsibilities later on. This job is based in Vienna and open to begin immediately; our Vienna location is a firm requirement, but if you cannot start immediately we still encourage you to apply. The gross minimum salary based on 40 hours per week is €60,000 per year. Depending on your qualifications and experience, a higher salary is possible. Exceptional candidates have the chance for an individual performance-based compensation package.
We are looking forward to working with you

• Take ownership over company People/HR topics, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, people development, compliance, and culture building.
• As the main point of contact for HR questions, support and provide guidance to managers on topics such as HR law, people management, career planning, and employee wellbeing.
• Develop and implement People/HR policies and programs that align with the company goals and objectives.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the company.
• Work with the CEO and other team heads to attract and retain top talent by developing a full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Work with our Executive Assistant to plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, including events, employee recognition programs, and social activities