You will own and drive our People & Culture operations — ensuring that our processes run smoothly, efficiently, and with a strong focus on employee and candidate experience. From HR administration to recruiting, you take full responsibility and continuously improve our ways of working as we scale. You will be the go-to person for our team in all operational HR matters, ensuring compliance, structure, and an outstanding employee journey.

And: You’ll play a key role in shaping our People & Culture setup as we grow and make sure our team loves to work here.

Tasks

• Managing and optimizing the end-to-end recruiting process for both tech and business roles — from job posting, active sourcing, and screening to interview coordination and final offers.
• Taking full ownership of a positive candidate experience with fast feedback loops, structured processes, and transparent communication.
• Designing and executing structured onboarding and offboarding journeys.
• Leading HR administration and document management across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Managing and further developing our HR tool (Personio) and ensuring data quality and efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with German labor law, data protection, and health & safety standards in all People Ops activities.
• Preparing HR data and reports (HR analytics).
• Collaborating with our People & Culture Lead on strategic projects — such as internal goal-setting, learning & development frameworks, and culture initiatives.
• Continuously analyzing and improving our processes, bringing in new ideas and best practices as we grow.

Requirements

• You bring proven experience in HR operations and recruiting, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment
• You take ownership of People Ops processes end-to-end and work in a structured, reliable, and solution-oriented way
• You have solid experience with HR tools (ideally Personio) and a good understanding of German labor law basics; experience with payroll is a plus
• You communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with candidates and colleagues at all levels
• You thrive on improving processes and balancing efficiency with an excellent employee and candidate experience

Benefits

• Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
• Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.
• Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
• Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
• Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
• Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
• Code of Conduct – integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That’s why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

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