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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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