We are looking for a Team Lead People & Recruiting (f/m/x) to build and scale a world-class people function that enables Tanso to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent while fostering a high-performance culture. You will own the people function end to end, designing scalable, data-driven people practices that create an outstanding employee experience and support Tanso's growth.
Tasks
As Team Lead People & Recruiting, you will own the people function end to end from workforce planning and recruiting to performance management, total rewards and culture, designing scalable, data-driven people practices that create an outstanding employee experience and support Tanso's growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Translate Tanso's business strategy into scalable people initiatives by leading workforce planning, organizational design, role architecture, and career frameworks that support sustainable growth.
- Own end-to-end talent acquisition by building hiring plans, enabling hiring managers, scaling AI-supported recruiting processes, and strengthening Tanso's employer brand to attract exceptional talent.
- Define and evolve Tanso's total rewards strategy, including compensation philosophy, salary benchmarking, pay equity, and competitive benefits.
- Continuously improve a principles-based performance and development framework, including role clarity, manager enablement, career conversations, and learning & development programs.
- Own People Operations and systems by optimizing HR processes, HRIS and AI-enabled tooling, ensuring reliable data, seamless employee experiences, payroll accuracy, and compliance.
- Establish a data-driven people function by defining key people metrics, maintaining dashboards, and translating insights into actions that improve hiring, engagement, retention, and performance.
- Strengthen Tanso's culture and employee value proposition by fostering a values- and principles-led environment, driving belonging, and ensuring a consistent employee experience across the entire lifecycle.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing People & Recruiting team while acting as a strategic partner to leaders, translating business priorities into scalable people solutions.
Requirements
- A strong track record of translating business strategy into scalable People strategies.
- Proven success leading end-to-end hiring, from workforce planning and sourcing strategy through interview design to ensure consistent hiring of exceptional talent.
- Built high-performing organizations through effective performance management, manager enablement, career frameworks, and learning and development initiatives.
- Hands-on expertise in implementing scalable People processes, automation, and AI-enabled tools that improve operational efficiency and enhance the employee experience.
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders, coaching managers, influencing key stakeholders, and leading high-performing People teams.
- The ability to build scalable processes, simplify complexity, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in German and English.
Team
We're a diverse group of people, and that diversity is what makes us great. We bring unique perspectives to everything we do and are always eager to learn from each other. We work in cross-functional teams to tackle ambitious challenges, actively seek feedback and be the best versions of ourselves.
Application Process
- Get to know Tanso with our People Team - learn more about us, ask your questions, and let’s explore together whether it’s a mutual fit.
- Role Introduction with Carlo - understand your role and see whom you will be working with.
- Deep dive with Carlo & Till - get a feeling for the tasks ahead of you and meet your future colleagues.