Senior People & Culture Manager (f/m/d)

Company Overview

At Plantix, we’re transforming agriculture with AI-driven intelligence. Our solutions empower small holder farmers, agribusinesses and decision-makers across the globe by providing real-time crop insights, machine learning-powered diagnostics and targeted marketing services tailored for the agricultural sector. Through that, we can support millions of farmers with independent advisory to protect their yields and livelihoods, give them access to quality products and services they may need and allow the public and private sector to understand what is going on in real time. Plantix is where cutting-edge technology meets real-world farming, driving smarter decisions and stronger outcomes across the agricultural ecosystem. Our aim is to lead the digital transformation towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable agriculture.

We’re on a mission to create a healthy workplace where people feel valued and supported. To strengthen our internal operations, we’re looking for a proactive and strategic People & Culture Manager who will also oversee and develop our Office Management function.

 About the role

We are seeking a Senior People & Culture Manager, part-time (>30 hrs) or fulltime, who continues building up the HR department and bringing it to the next level. We are looking for someone with seniority who can guide through the entire employee journey, provide guidance for employees and management, but also for someone who likes to work hands-on within a small team. This is a dual-role opportunity that combines strategic People & Culture leadership with hands-on responsibility for the daily operations and atmosphere of our physical workspace. You’ll drive HR initiatives while ensuring our office environment reflects and supports our culture, productivity, and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire our small team (1 direct report), fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers on all HR-related topics

• Lead and execute key People & Culture initiatives (e.g. performance reviews, engagement surveys, learning and development programs)

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal HR policies

• Act as a change agent for organizational development and transformation

• Support payroll preparation in coordination with finance or external providers

• Oversee recruiting and ensure that our processes in recruiting run smoothly

What we offer:

• Chance to actively define and shape our HR culture  

• Flexible working options and a centrally located, modern office in Berlin 

• Fair compensation and 30 vacation days

• Work for a company with a meaningful vision  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in People & Culture or Human Resources, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

• Strong generalist HR knowledge with experience across key functional areas

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; you know how to influence and inspire others

• A hands-on professional with a structured, strategic mindset

• Passion for culture, people, and continuous improvement

• Preferably highly proficient in German (Native Level) and fluent in English

• Coaching is a plus