Head of People (f / m / d)

About getolo : Founded in 2015, getolo GmbH is an innovative and award-winning InsurTech company that offers comprehensive supplementary insurance plans in the areas of dental, pet health and liability, as well as health add-on coverage. Under the brands dentolo, petolo, and vitolo, we serve over 200,000 customers in Germany, providing digital and hassle-free protection that seamlessly integrates into their daily lives. getolo's company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and agility - always with a strong focus on the needs of our customers. With a team of around 200 employees, getolo is led by Daniel Gadea (CEO) and Laura Wulff (CGO). getolo is a partner of DA Direkt and part of the Zurich Group Germany. As the Head of People (m / f / d) , you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our People strategy, fostering a culture that attracts and nurtures top talent, and driving performance excellence across the organization. You will lead a dynamic People team, guiding them to support our ambitious growth plans while ensuring the development and well-being of our employees. Your role in a team : Lead the People Department, setting the strategic direction, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring the strategy is executed effectively. Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of the People team, enhancing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Oversee hiring talent, strengthen our company culture, and ensure the development of employees to align with organizational goals. Take ownership of relevant business KPIs, continuously question how we can improve, and drive initiatives to enhance performance. Foster strong relationships across departments to ensure alignment, efficient communication, and fast execution of people-related projects. Manage employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment. Ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of HR practices. Requirements Professional Experience : At least 5+ years of experience in People & HR, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role such as Head of People. Proven success in building scalable People operations, leading teams, and driving organization-wide initiatives. Demonstrated experience in scaling organizations, particularly in a startup or scale-up environment, with experience growing to over 300 FTEs. Key Skills : Strong leadership and team management skills with a passion for developing and mentoring others. Experience in managing employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution. Expertise in talent acquisition and people operations within a fast-growing company. Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams and ensure alignment across the business. Languages : German : Business-fluent English : Business-fluent Benefits Why getolo? Salary & Vacation Attractive fixed salary Start with 28 vacation days, with an increase every two years (capped at 30 days). Holidays on December 24th and 31st. ‍ Mobility & Flexibility Choose between a free Swapfiets bike, a BVG ticket ("Umweltticket”) or a "Deutschlandticket” subsidized by us Work hybrid - from your home office or in our office in Berlin-Mitte Work abroad in the EU for up to 60 days Health Benefit from free coaching sessions with nilo.health, our mental health tool Test our products yourself! Choose between dentolo, petolo or vitolo Development Training budget starting from 750 € per year Regular (360 degree) feedback And much more… Legendary summer and winter parties Regular team events Many discounts on the corporate Benefits Platform Pet friendly office Sounds like the perfect job for you? We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you! getolo is an equal opportunity and diversity employer. We strive to create a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all our team members, regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, limitations and talents of any kind, physical appearance, social background, marital status, age, or religion (or lack thereof). When you apply, we focus solely on your experience and motivation. You decide what additional information you want to disclose (photo, marital status, religion, gender, nationality, etc.). We value and treat all applications equally.