(Junior) HR Manager

// ABOUT PICUS

Picus Capital is a leading technology investor operating globally. We partner with ambitious & daring founding teams on their quest to build category-defining technology firms. We aim to be an entrepreneurial sparring partner for visionary founders from ideation to IPO and beyond. A privately financed structure enables us to invest permanent, flexible and long-term capital in a multitude of sectors.
Our young & hungry team has big ambitions and is unique in how we mirror the founders we work with, constantly reimagining the status quo. We strive to provide the best possible support to positively impact a venture's long-term success. Our perspective is global and diverse as we operate as a single aligned team across offices in Munich, Berlin, London, New York and Bangalore. We believe in technological disruption across all geographies and industries and are guided by our own continuously-challenged hypotheses. At Picus, we share the mindset of an entrepreneur and actively drive the change we envision to see in the world.

Tasks

// YOUR MISSION AT PICUS

Recruiting, Employer Branding and Talent Management at Picus

You will help drive the growth of our own team and strengthen our employer brand by:

• Managing the ongoing recruitment of interns and full-time positions at Picus.
• Supporting employer branding initiatives and recruitment prep materials and job descriptions.
• Organizing recruiting events in collaboration with target universities.
• Monitoring and analyzing recruiting KPIs to continuously improve our processes.
• Managing and expanding our talent pool of high-potential profiles who could be a future fit for either Picus or one of our portfolio companies.

Talent Advisory and Recruiting Support for the Picus Portfolio

You will work closely with founders and leadership teams across our portfolio, advising them on talent-related topics and supporting them in building high-performing teams:

• Acting as a sparring partner on recruiting strategies and organizational topics.
• Actively sourcing and engaging key talents for critical positions within their teams.
• Driving project-based recruiting efforts to help scale their organizations effectively.
• Building and maintaining a network of candidates relevant to our portfolio companies.

Requirements

// ABOUT YOU

Background:

• Completed university degree in a relevant field
• Initial professional experience in personnel consulting, recruiting, or similar
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as knowledge and experience with modern recruiting tools
• Excellent German and English language skills

Personality:

• Strong communication skills and openness, with the ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic and innovative work environment
• Interest in HR topics, startups, and venture capital
• Proactive, structured, and independent work style
• Interest in project-based work for our portfolio companies

Mindset & Passion:

• We believe in passionate ownership and are looking for people who thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Every team member is excited about our mission and has an affinity for technology investments and genuine entrepreneurship.

• We are looking for new team members who want to help us achieve our mission together.

Benefits

// YOUR BENEFITS AT PICUS

Global Network:

We offer you a broad scope of responsibilities within a strong HR team where you can take on a variety of tasks. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to build a valuable global network.

Culture:

We have an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and caring company culture with very high standards, enabling you to take on full responsibility early on. You will regularly interact with a global team, collaborate with colleagues across 6 offices, and gain insights into the ecosystem of each region.

Personal Mentor:

During the onboarding process, you will be assigned a personal mentor at Picus who will guide and support you through regular meetings.

Educational leave program:

Want to pursue further professional qualifications after a few years? No problem – our educational leave program supports you on your journey.

Learning & Development:

Regular 360° feedback processes and a training budget of €3,000 per year provide a framework for your personal development at Picus.

Wellbeing:

Since your well-being outside of work is also very important to us, you will receive a Wellpass membership after you join us.