Head of HR (m/f/d)

CEPRES  is the leading and fastest growing digital investment platform for private capital markets, an institutional asset class which became very relevant in global investment portfolios of sovereign wealth fund, insurances, pension plans and others. This global institutional client base benefits from our award-winning investment solutions for their investment activities while we connect via the CEPRES platform thousands of professionals to the largest private investment network worldwide.

CEPRES  GmbH / Corp is headquartered in Munich and New York, with additional offices in Denver, Chicago, London, Heidelberg, Singapore and several locations in the Middle East. Our team is incredibly diverse with over 20 nationalities globally. We value smart and innovative people who also work effectively in a team environment and who are global players.

Key Responsibilities:

· Full Responsibility for the HR Function:  Including building, leading, and continuously developing HR as a strategic business partner to executive leadership.

· Leadership & Structure: Establishing and leading a high-performing HR team, with clear role definitions, structured task tracking, and the implementation of efficient, scalable processes.

· Operational Excellence: Analyzing, optimizing, and standardizing all core HR processes, as well as identifying and implementing automation opportunities.

· HR Policies & Compliance: Developing, implementing, and ensuring company-wide enforcement of HR policies, in close collaboration with Legal & Compliance.

· International HR Management: Leading and harmonizing HR initiatives across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and scalability across the organization.

· Business Partnering:  Partnering closely with senior leaders to identify people and organizational needs and design customized solutions.

· KPI & Performance-Oriented Management: Establishing clear HR metrics to drive performance and track objectives (e.g., time-to-hire, retention, development KPIs).

· People Development & Career Paths : Designing and implementing structured employee development programs, including career paths, feedback, and development systems.

· HR Tech & Systems Landscape: Analyzing and further developing the existing HR tools to effectively support all HR processes, data flows, and management decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, Psychology, or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR, including at least 2 years in a senior HR role (e.g. Head of HR), ideally in a fast-growing, international company.
• Proven track record in design and scale up HR structures, systems, and teams in line with organizational growth.
• Strong knowledge of German labor law; international HR experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, attention to detail, and conflict resolution skills applicable at all organizational levels.
• A structured and conscientious working style, with a hands-on mindset and a strong ability to drive execution in a dynamic environment.
• A strong sense of ownership, resilience, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Career Path in Private Equity.  Within one of the most in-demand and exciting sectors in finance, you will experience on a critical leadership role shaping the organization’s people strategy. In this position, make a direct impact on the company’s growth journey and work closely with an international senior leadership team.
• Culture That Drives Success.  We are powered by core values that foster an entrepreneurial spirit, drive results, and e