As Senior HR Manager (m/f/d) / Senior People & Culture Manager (m/f/d), you will take on a central role along the entire employee lifecycle at Kipu Quantum. Reporting directly to the Lead People & Culture, you will be responsible for shaping and driving forward strategic and operational Human Resources (HR) topics - from recruiting and reporting to development measures for our around 50 employees. You will actively contribute your expertise, develop solutions with vision and play a key role in shaping the further development of our HR structures.

• Employee Attraction & Recruitment: Development, implementation and design of strategies to attract talented specialists, primarily in the areas of software development and natural sciences, incl. Implementation of active sourcing measures and execution of job interviews
• KPIs & Reporting: Development and analysis of HR key figures and KPIs, as well as regular reporting to support data-driven strategic decisions
• Team Development: Design and implementation of training and development programs for our employees
• Employer Branding: Strengthening Kipu’s employer brand through targeted communication strategies, in close collaboration with our marketing department
• Onboarding & integration: Ensuring a smooth onboarding of new employees through structured onboarding processes
• Employee retention: Implementing measures to retain talent in the long term and promote a positive corporate culture. This includes, for example, employee surveys or the organization of all-company events
• HR administration: Ensuring and further developing operational HR processes; drawing up employment contracts and reference letters; preparatory payroll accounting in collaboration with an external tax office

• Completed studies in HR management, business administration, psychology, physics, IT or comparable qualifications
• Several years of experience in a generalist HR function, ideally in a startup or technology-driven agile environment
• Experience in recruiting and active sourcing of professionals in the fields of natural sciences and software development or related disciplines
• Structured and analytical way of working as well as experience in dealing with HR KPIs, reporting and labor law topics
• Experience in the development and implementation of employer branding and employee development measures
• Experience in Personio, Jira/Confluence and MS Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• High level of initiative, sense of responsibility, strong communication skills and a good feel for people and corporate cultures
• True startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business
• Excellent command of English and German

• At Kipu Quantum, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology by contributing to one of the most exciting startups in quantum computing. Your work will have a lasting impact as we tackle groundbreaking challenges and redefine what is possible in this cutting-edge field
• We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, international culture where openness, transparency, and innovation thrive. Here, you will be part of a team that genuinely cares about our work and each other
• Your growth matters to us. With ample opportunities for individual development, you can sharpen your skills, advance your career, and explore new horizons within a fast-paced and supportive environment
• Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our adaptable working hours and remote-friendly options
• We also believe in making work life enjoyable. From regular team events that foster connections to perks like contributions toward public transport or shopping vouchers, international remote work opportunities, 30 vacation days per year and more, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive

Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you!

WEB. https://kipu-quantum.com/career/
MAIL. hr@kipu-quantum.com
MOBILE. 0049 172 399 5868
KARLSRUHE OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe
BERLIN OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Greifswalder Str. 212, 10405 Berlin

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications.

In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.