ABOUT US COLORS is a globally recognized platform showcasing exceptional talent across music, art, and culture. Our strength lies in our people, and we are committed to building an inclusive, high-performing, and values-driven workplace. The Senior People & Culture Manager role is a cornerstone in driving our People & Culture strategy, ensuring we grow sustainably while keeping our values at the heart of everything we do. JOB OVERVIEW We are seeking a highly experienced Senior People & Culture professional to lead and further develop our People function. This role requires a leader who can align People & Culture initiatives with the company’s overall strategy and purpose, while also ensuring the effective execution of day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels - translating business goals into impactful people strategies, while implementing efficient, scalable processes that support sustainable growth, organizational resilience, and employee engagement. As a key partner to senior leadership, you'll play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, values-driven, and inclusive culture and at the same time be a trustworthy go-to person for all employees. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Develop and implement a company-wide People Strategy aligned with our mission, business goals, and organizational structure. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the C-level on all people-related topics. Supervise contract and HR operations, ensuring compliance and consistency across regions. Collaborate with Finance to facilitate payroll across multiple markets (EU/UK/US). Facilitate all administrative sides of people management. Design and implement clear processes and frameworks for employee development, performan ce management, and leadership growth. Lead and improve employee engagement efforts, including surveys, feedback loops, and internal communications. Foster and role-model a values-driven, inclusive culture, supporting alignment and collaboration across all teams. Manage and continuously improve the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a strong candidate experience and structured onboarding/offboarding. Manage the P&C budget and ensure efficient, scalable processes that support sustainable growth. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE You are a people-first leader who can seamlessly blend strategy with action. You’re energized by the opportunity to build, coach, and create structure while preserving a strong, values-based culture. You bring: 5 years of progressive experience in People & Culture / HR, including senior or leadership roles. A track record of driving meaningful organizational development, leadership growth, and change initiatives. Solid understanding of employment law, compliance, and international HR operations. A thoughtful and adaptable working style, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and move confidently between big-picture thinking and day-to-day execution. An instinct for navigating complexity - you’re someone who can bring clarity, structure, and forward momentum even in evolving or ambiguous environments. Strong relational skills and a natural ability to connect across teams and levels, fostering collaboration and alignment. A proactive approach to building frameworks and solutions that not only address immediate needs but also scale effectively. Experience managing performance and development cycles, and familiarity with tools like BambooHR, Notion, and Slack. A genuine interest in supporting creative professionals and contributing to an environment where people can do their best work. Fluent German skills (C1 level) to manage administrative and HR-related topics. NICE TO HAVE (BUT NOT REQUIRED) Background in creative, art, tech, music, or mission-driven industries. Coaching or facilitation certifications. Experience implementing EDI frameworks or leading internal EDI initiatives. Proven experience leading P&C functions across multiple markets (EU/UK/US). Fluency in French. Familiarity with scaling organizations or leading through hypergrowth phases. WHAT WE OFFER A high-impact role with real ownership and growth potential into a Head of People & Culture position. An inspirational and motivational working environment with opportunity to proactively shape a company and build a global brand. A high degree of responsibility, professional autonomy, and creative freedom of expression. Flexible & hybrid working with access to our offices in Berlin, London, and New York. Wellbeing benefits such as USC or Class Pass subsidy (depending on location).