Resaro was founded on the belief that AI will change the world in ways we cannot even imagine, but every new technology needs safeguards to advance.

About the Role

We are an ambitious AI startup building cutting-edge technology and scaling rapidly across regions. We are looking for a hands-on People Manager based in Munich, who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building HR foundations from scratch.

This role is ideal for someone with startup experience who has successfully hired and supported offshore technical teams (engineering, data, AI/ML) and can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.

You will work closely with leaders, and offshore teams to shape people practices that support growth, innovation, and a strong company culture.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations & HR Foundations

• Build, implement and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and documentation suitable for a high-growth AI startup.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle in Germany, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and HR administration.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to leadership and employees in a dynamic, scaling environment.
• Work closely with the outsourced HR partner to maintain a robust HR database. Support the optimisation of HR systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits).

Talent Acquisition (Germany & Offshore Technical Teams)

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Germany-based roles and offshore technical teams (AI/ML engineers, software engineers, data scientists, platform engineers).
• Partner closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to translate business needs into clear hiring plans.
• Drive creative sourcing strategies suitable for a competitive AI talent market across Germany and potentially across Europe.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and efficient hiring processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all campus-related collaborations and partnerships.
• Represent the company at career fairs, campus talks, networking events, hackathons, and industry panels.

Offshore Team Scaling & Support

• Support the hiring, onboarding, and people management of offshore technical teams across multiple locations.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, engagement, and retention for distributed teams.
• Help align offshore HR practices with company values while respecting local requirements and cultures.
• Act as the bridge between onshore leadership and offshore teams.

Performance, Culture & Engagement

• Manage performance management processes suitable for a startup environment.
• Coach managers on feedback, goal-setting, and difficult conversations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Partner with leadership on organisational design as teams scale.

HR Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with German labour laws and employment regulations.
• Support employment-related risk management, including employee relations matters.
• Work with external advisors on legal, payroll, and compliance topics where required.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of HR experience , ideally including time in a tech or AI startup .
• Strong understanding of German employment law and HR best practices.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal structure.
• Experience scaling teams from early stage to growth stage.
• Experience partnering directly with founders and senior leaders.
• Strong German communication skills; English proficiency is highly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience hiring and supporting offshore technical teams, especially engineers and AI-related roles.
• Exposure to global hiring across Europe.
• Experience with EOR/PEO models for international teams.
• Familiarity with AI/ML roles and technical hiring processes.

Resaro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our teams.