Your Role
We’re growing. And as we scale, we need someone to help us keep our people experience just as strong as our product. You’ll be the go-to person for all things people experience – from hiring and onboarding to performance, compliance, culture, and development. You’ll work closely with the leadership team and have a direct hand in shaping how we hire, grow, and support our team.
This isn’t a back-office HR job. It’s a high-impact, high-trust role where you’ll help build the future of our company – not just maintain it.
HR Foundations
* Own and improve HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
* Help keep everything running smoothly in Personio – from contracts to workflows
* Make sure we’re compliant with German labor law and other relevant standards
* Keep policies and documentation up to date (and easy to understand)
Hiring & Onboarding
* Lead end-to-end hiring for key roles across functions
* Work closely with hiring managers to design smart, scalable hiring plans
* Improve how we onboard remote team members and make the first 30 days great
Culture, Engagement & Performance
* Co-own our performance review cycles and feedback culture
* Partner with leadership on initiatives around learning, recognition, and team health
* Help shape our culture as we scale – with ideas, initiatives, and a lot of listening
Coaching, Support & Development
* Be a trusted person for team members to go to with questions or concerns
* Support managers on people-related topics – from feedback to growth plans
* Help us spot issues early and work toward healthy, constructive solutions
What you need to succeed
* Fluent in German and English – this is non-negotiable for supporting our DACH team
* 3–5+ years of experience in a broad HR role, ideally in a fast-growing startup
* Deep knowledge of German labor law and HR best practices
* Hands-on experience with HRIS tools (we use Personio)
* Proven track record running recruitment processes end to end
* A strong communicator who can build trust across all levels
* Someone who is proactive, structured, and not afraid to get their hands dirty
* Bonus: You’ve helped a company grow from ~50 to 150+ people and know the growing pains
Why StudySmarter?
* You’ll work closely with the founders and leadership – high trust, high impact
* You’ll help build the HR foundation for one of Europe’s fastest-growing EdTech companies
* You’ll join a company with a mission that matters – helping millions of people learn
* You’ll work remotely, flexibly, and with people who genuinely care
A few more perks
* Flexible remote setup – work from anywhere in Germany or swing by our Munich HQ
* Annual learning budget and regular team events
* A smart, kind team that values autonomy and gets things done
* Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
About us
At StudySmarter, we are building the world's leading education platform, making learning easier and more accessible for millions of students worldwide. As a fast-growing EdTech company, we’ve been named one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2024, App of the Day by Apple, and won several worldwide awards. As a company, we are pioneering with AI in Education and always work at the forefront of innovation.