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* Düsseldorf (with occasional travel to Berlin and Munich)
* Start: as soon as possible
* Full-time (40 hrs/week) – hybrid working
* Düsseldorf (with occasional travel to Berlin and Munich)
* Start: as soon as possible
* Full-time (40 hrs/week) – hybrid working
Shape What’s Next – With Us.
Leyton Germany is growing – and so is our HR team. We're looking for an experienced Head of HR (m/f/d) to lead our HR function and support our scale-up journey with structure, expertise and strategic drive.
Your mission at Leyton
Leyton is a global consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 17 countries. We help companies fund innovation and sustainability through tailored consulting services.
In Germany, we’re scaling fast – and we need an HR leader who’s ready to build, guide and grow. As Head of HR (m/f/d), you’ll report directly to the CEO and own the full HR setup across Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Office Management.
Tätigkeiten
* Leading and developing our HR team in Germany, including:
* Team Lead Talent Acquisition (leading a team of 4 recruiters)
* HR Manager
* 2 Office Managers
* Driving scalable HR processes that support our continued growth
* Acting as a sparring partner to the CEO and leadership team on all people-related topics
* Ensuring compliance with German labour law and maintaining strong collaboration with the works council
* Shaping organizational design, talent development, and company culture across all sites
* Collaborating with international HR stakeholders and aligning with global standards
* Occasionally traveling to our other offices in Munich and Berlin
Qualifikationen
* Extensive experience in HR, including leadership roles in dynamic and growing organizations
* Strong expertise in German labour law and experience working with a works council
* Proven ability to lead diverse HR functions across recruitment, operations and admin
* A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge and advise leadership
* Fluent German and English skills (both written and spoken)
Why join us
* Impact: Shape the future of our People function in a fast-growing international consultancy
* Leadership: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, with full ownership of HR in Germany
* Growth: Be part of a scale-up environment with space to implement your ideas
* Team: Lead a motivated and supportive team that works with passion and purpose
* Flexibility: Hybrid working model and a modern office in the heart of Düsseldorf
Our Benefits
* Attractive compensation package including performance bonus
* Hybrid working model (50%) and workations
* 30 vacation days
* Urban Sports Club – 100% covered by us
* Germany ticket (job ticket) – also 100% covered
* Access to Busuu, GoodHabitz & Corporate Benefits
* Company pension plan with high employer contribution
* Regular team and company events – both in Germany and abroad
This is more than just a job – it's your next big adventure.
Ready to take the lead?
We’re excited to get to know you. Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about the role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Human Resources
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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