People & Culture Lead

Interlead GmbH

People & Culture Lead managing HR functions and employee lifecycle at Interlead. Overseeing recruiting, talent management, and performance metrics in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

recruitingonboardingemployee lifecycle managementtalent managementpersonnel developmentemployment contractspayrollHR metrics analysismanagement reportingHR process optimization

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingpragmatic executionproactive approachclear communicationinterest in peopleorganizational developmentleadershipteam managementemployee retentioncollaboration

Industry Keywords

labor lawagile environmentstart-upscale-upemployer brandingtalent pipelinesactive sourcingHR structuresauditsscalable structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You are responsible for our HR area, currently a team of three, and for the entire employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding to development and offboarding.
You develop and own our recruiting strategy, build talent pipelines, and use active sourcing to attract the best specialists and leaders to support our growth.
You act as the central point of contact for employees and managers on all HR matters and manage external service providers.
You design initiatives in employer branding, talent management, personnel development, and employee retention.
You are responsible for drafting employment contracts and contract amendments, and for supporting payroll and other HR processes.
You analyze HR and recruiting metrics, create management reporting, and support audits.
Together with management, you further develop our HR and recruiting strategy and create efficient, scalable structures for sustainable growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have at least 3 years of professional experience in HR, including positions in an agile, fast-paced start-up or scale-up environment.
You have solid knowledge of labor law, recruiting, payroll, and personnel development.
You have experience designing and optimizing HR structures and processes.
You operate confidently at all levels, combining strategic thinking with pragmatic execution.
You take a proactive approach, communicate clearly, and have a genuine interest in people, organizations, and development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full flexibility regarding work location (remote, at the Bremen headquarters, or, by arrangement, from abroad)
Full flexibility in working hours – you shape your schedule together with your team
30 days of vacation per year + the option to take unpaid leave at any time
Contribution to the company pension plan (the “Interlead Pension”)
Annual team events such as a summer party and Christmas celebration
Agile working environment – modern tools like Slack, Monday, Notion, Google Workspace and OKRs/Scrum support your daily work
Subsidy for fitness (via Urban Sports Club or E‑Gym Wellpass)
Fast decision-making – we are 100% bootstrapped, profitable and independent from investors
An open feedback culture and regular internal training
Transparent communication via monthly all‑hands meetings, weekly newsletter and regular team updates
At the Bremen Überseestadt headquarters you’ll find ergonomic workstations, great coffee & espresso, beverages and BBQ evenings
For home‑office employees: a monthly home‑office allowance of €20