YOUR MISSION

As the HR & People Operations Lead at MakerVerse, you will play a key role in managing our HR functions, including talent acquisition, payroll, relations with German authorities (visa & tax matters), performance & development, and career progression frameworks. This is an exciting opportunity to – together with our founders - shape the HR function of a VC-backed startup.
You’ll manage HR & people operations while driving strategic initiatives that impact the company’s culture and growth. This role also includes overseeing our Talent Acquisition Specialist and our People & Culture Manager, giving you the chance to lead and shape HR practices as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts across all levels, especially for senior roles, while providing guidance to the TA Specialist on sourcing and selection best practices.
• Manage, coach, and support the TA Specialist and People & Culture Manager to drive HR operations, employee engagement, and culture-building.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee-related requests, addressing strategic and operational HR needs, and maintaining strong relationships with employees and managers.
• Act as the main liaison with German authorities for work permits, visas, etc., while handling all processes efficiently.
• Lead and Improve our Performance & Development initiatives to foster skill enhancement, career progression, and employee growth; collaborate with management to establish and communicate career paths across the company.
• Oversee payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, timely distribution, and compliance with German labor laws.
• Maintain accurate HR records, track key metrics, and update internal salary benchmarks to support data-driven decision-making and uphold internal equity.

THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING - JOIN US TODAY!

MakerVerse is the leading platform for sourcing industrial parts, providing instant access to a vetted supply chain and the full range of manufacturing technologies. With AI-powered quoting, order management, and fulfillment, MakerVerse helps with everything from initial prototypes to full-scale production. Our core philosophy is to combine passionate people with the challenges of tomorrow. We do not believe in fixed job descriptions or CVs but look for diverse personalities who bring their talents, inspirations, and pioneering mindset with them. As a company, we are uniquely positioned to be both VC financed and corporate backed. This allows you to benefit from the best of both worlds - our young, dynamic, and hands-on startup-mentality on the one hand and the stable environment, high reputation of backing by Siemens Energy and ZEISS on the other. We look forward to your application

• Lead recruitment efforts across all levels, especially for senior roles, while providing guidance to the TA Specialist on sourcing and selection best practices.
• Manage, coach, and support the TA Specialist and People & Culture Manager to drive HR operations, employee engagement, and culture-building.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee-related requests, addressing strategic and operational HR needs, and maintaining strong relationships with employees and managers.
• Act as the main liaison with German authorities for work permits, visas, etc., while handling all processes efficiently.
• Lead and Improve our Performance & Development initiatives to foster skill enhancement, career progression, and employee growth; collaborate with management to establish and communicate career paths across the company.
• Oversee payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, timely distribution, and compliance with German labor laws.
• Maintain accurate HR records, track key metrics, and update internal salary benchmarks to support data-driven decision-making and uphold internal equity