People & Culture Manager in Berlin bei Common Goal

ABOUT COMMON GOAL

With more than three billion fans, football is the largest social phenomenon on the planet. No other sport boasts such wealth, reach or cultural significance. Common Goal is rooted in the belief that the world’s most popular sport is one of the few cultural forces strong enough to help shift society towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

We want to maximise the game’s contribution to people and planet by forging a lasting connection between football as a business and football as a catalyst for social transformation. We believe that achieving long-lasting change requires everyone’s collaboration. That’s why we are building a movement that creates opportunities for every stakeholder in football to participate and collaborate in support of our people and planet.

Bottom-up and inside-out, we place all our focus on strengthening local capacity to transform realities, embedding purpose at the heart of the football industry and using football as enabler to inspire a shift in mindset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a skilled HR leader who values people-first approaches? Our Berlin team is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to shape our workplace into a hub of collaboration and growth.

In this role, you'll champion our workforce's well-being while overseeing talent acquisition, learning initiatives, and HR policies. Your influence will help us nurture an inclusive culture where every team member thrives.

With you at the helm, our Berlin office will run seamlessly, fostering a productive and harmonious environment. If you're passionate about creating positive workplace experiences, we invite you to be a driving force in shaping our organization's journey.

YOUR TASKS

Oversee the People area

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization's mission and values.

Develop an outstanding employee experience

• Establish and maintain strong employee relations, solving any challenge promptly and professionally.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment (talent sourcing, interviewing, selection) and off-boarding, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and HR policies, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and international best practices.

Be the first ambassador of our culture

• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization.

• Work closely with our Leadership Team and Team Representatives (“Captains”) to foster unity and consistent HR practices among our diverse team.
• Ensure a productive, comfortable working environment in the office space, which includes organizing team events and coordinating meetings.

Drive continuous improvement, learning and development

• Launch and analyze team surveys, identifying areas for improvement and taking appropriate measures.
• Develop and deliver training and development programs to enhance employee skills and foster a learning culture.
• Collaborate with managers to design performance management methods, providing guidance on goal setting, evaluations, and career progression.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s/Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related. Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in a People & Culture/HR role within an international organization or NGO.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, especially German laws, is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and German; other languages are beneficial.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, including active sourcing.
• Experience in managing and adapting to diverse and multicultural teams across various locations.
• Prior experience in office management, administrative tasks, and event planning is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, collaborate at all levels, and communicate excellently.
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion.
• Results-driven, collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering excellent service.

OUR OFFER

• Become part of a vision for football 2030, that aims to enable all stakeholders in the football industry to play their part in accelerating progress towards the Global Goals.
• Continue to contribute to dynamic decision-making processes and have unique personal development opportunities within an internationally recognized social enterprise.
• Play your part in the world’s biggest community into a more sustainable path and join an innovative, experience