People Operations Manager

Join us in the global movement for climate action through data-driven soil carbon sequestration. Soils are the unsung hero in the fight against climate change. With your help we want to uncover and use this secret. As HR Manager you will build, nurture, and retain Seqana’s happy and productive workforce, the core of who we are.

About Seqana:

Seqana is an EU- and venture-backed start-up building monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) tools to drive soil carbon sequestration and the transition towards regenerative and climate-preserving agriculture.

One of the most powerful (and underutilized) solutions to climate change is capturing carbon in soils via regenerative agricultural practices. This approach has the potential for several times more climate impact than planting forests, while also providing extensive co-benefits such as erosion mitigation and improved water quality, food security, and biodiversity.

Existing solutions for MRV for the carbon market are one of the main drivers of cost and effort, and often the limiting factor for new project development. At Seqana, we combine satellite imagery, our extensive proprietary library of soil datasets, and machine learning to provide an accurate, cost-effective, and efficient MRV solution for soil organic carbon. Our product enables project developers, large corporations and NGOS with a scalable solution to measure and quantify the impact of their regenerative agricultural practices on soil carbon sequestration, enabling them to report credible CO2 reductions.

Our growing team is looking for a Seqanas very first Full-Time People Ops Manager to take on a role that blends team growth and management, event planning, and some office management responsibilities. At Seqana, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and you will play a pivotal role in shaping our culture and supporting all Seqaniards.

You will be at the nexus of fostering a positive company culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous growth.

If you are successful in your job, Seqana will retain and grow a happy and productive workforce that is motivated to tackle their day-to-day challenges and to realize our mission to create a resilient and thriving planet.

We're looking for someone who easily connects with people, has great communication skills, and is excited to shape Seqana’s company culture.

You will be part of a passionate team that aims to have a direct positive impact on the world. We value proactivity, authenticity, creativity, and empathy in our company culture.

Impact you’ll own:

• Oversee all stages of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, training, and onboarding of new and current employees, as well as managing terminations when necessary.
• Develop and implement comprehensive employee policies to foster a positive and engaging work environment (e.g. compensation and benefit structures)
• Plan and execute initiatives and events aimed at promoting a strong team culture.
• Lead employer branding and networking efforts to attract top talent.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee-related matters, including internal inquiries regarding company policies and procedures.
• Support bi-annual professional development conversations and the annual salary review process.
• Provide management with decision-making support through HR metrics and reporting.
• Manage administrative tasks, including drafting contracts, handling absence management, and other paperwork.
• Enablement of the team to handle office management tasks independently.

• 2+ years of experience in people, HR, and culture related roles. A degree in human resource management is preferred.
• Solid understanding of HR policies, procedures, and metrics, with demonstrable experience using HR data.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, with an ethical mindset.
• A passion for fostering relationships and creating vibrant, healthy workplace environments.
• Willingness to engage in both high-level strategic discussions and hands-on operational tasks.
• A solid understanding of the German bureaucratic system.

What makes you stand out:

• In-depth knowledge of German labor law.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems, with experience in managing HR databases.
• Knowledge in coaching, and facilitation of workshops.
• Passion for environmental sustainability, and its integration into company values.
• Prior experience in a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and versatility.

• Be part of our highly motivated, committed, and international team with flat hierarchies that is working on solving one of societies’ biggest challenges: Climate Change
• Witness and shape the evolution of a new business being built, be the driver in shaping Seqana’s company and team culture
• Work in a casual environment with flexible hours and some ability to work from home
• Competitive salary, benefits, and compensation package
• Drinks, snacks, team events, and your choice of hardware

Seqana is committed to building a workplace culture based on the values of proactivity, authenticity, creativity, and empathy, where equal employment opportunity is guaranteed to all applicants and team members regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, religion, or disability. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all of the qualifications, please do apply anyway. We are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute in more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We are excited to build a team that celebrates diversity in all its forms.

Join us if you're excited to make a meaningful impact each day, contributing to a resilient and thriving planet. Please apply with your CV and a short motivational letter.

Preferred starting date: As soon as possible

Our offer:

• 30 days of paid vacation (PTO)
• Full-time, unlimited contract