Head of People

Do you want to make a delicious difference?Planet A Foods is for people who want to change the future of food.We are reinventing how the world produces food ingredients, replacing scarce and unsustainable raw materials with scalable, clean, and delicious alternatives. Our first product, a cocoa-free chocolate, is just the beginning. Our ambition is to build a new global champion in food ingredients.At Planet A Foods, you’ll join a bold, highly committed, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts united by one goal: creating real, measurable planetary impact.As Head of People & Culture, you will define and scale the people strategy that supports our growth from 70 employees across three countries to more than 100 people worldwide. You will play a critical role in building Planet A Foods into a multi-billion-dollar business, while helping to avoid millions of tons of CO₂ emissions.You will report directly to the founders and be a core member of the leadership team, working closely with the C-level. Together, you will shape organizational design, leadership development, compensation and rewards, performance management, and overall workforce effectiveness.This is a true build role. You will set the vision, systems, and foundations that will define Planet A Foods’ culture, performance, and leadership for years to come.A Taste of What to ExpectCreate real business impact by hiring true A-Players for R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing —> Ensure excellence in hiring quality Grow the team from 70 FTE in three countries to 100 FTE globally in only 12 months Ownership of organisational design together with the foundersActing as a close sparring partner to the founders and the leadership teamProvide guidance and leadership in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development, ensuring compliance and fostering a high-performing environmentBuild an amazing and intriguing employer branding that attracts top talent across different countriesManage the People team within Planet A Foods (currently 3 FTE - you define how to grow and shape it further)Report to the Board and Investors for People topicsThe Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience You have led a People & Culture function in a high-growth, ideally in a VC-funded startupYou are passionate about creating Planet A Foods "We Culture" and uniting everyoneYou are relentlessly driven to improve processes, structures, and ways of working as the company scalesYou love working with data and KPIs to guide decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvementYou are confident speaking up and enjoy shaping and moderating complex discussions at leadership levelYou thrive in a highly collaborative, office-first environmentYou are willing to go the extra mile to help change the food system You have full professional fluency in English and GermanA Sweet PackageBuild the People & Culture function from the ground up in a mission-driven, impact-focused companyCollaborate with a passionate international team working at the edge of what's possibleWork in one of the rare food startups that truly scales and operates a 24/7 4-shift production systemA position where you can help to challenge a trillion-dollar industryA very competitive compensation and opportunity to growStuff that other startups do as well (lunches, snacks, drinks, gym, ...)PLUS: Chocolate. Every. Single. Day.About usWe produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunities expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.