Senior People

ABOUT US

COLORS is a globally recognized platform showcasing exceptional talent across music, art, and culture. Our strength lies in our people, and we are committed to building an inclusive, high-performing, and values-driven workplace. The Senior People & Culture Manager role is a cornerstone in driving our People & Culture strategy, ensuring we grow sustainably while keeping our values at the heart of everything we do.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior People & Culture professional to lead and further develop our People function. This role requires a leader who can align People & Culture initiatives with the company's overall strategy and purpose, while also ensuring the effective execution of day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels - translating business goals into impactful people strategies, while implementing efficient, scalable processes that support sustainable growth, organizational resilience, and employee engagement. As a key partner to senior leadership, you'll play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, values-driven, and inclusive culture and at the same time be a trustworthy go-to person for all employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop and implement a company-wide People Strategy aligned with our mission, business goals, and organizational structure.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and the C-level on all people-related topics.
• Supervise contract and HR operations, ensuring compliance and consistency across regions.
• Collaborate with Finance to facilitate payroll across multiple markets (EU/UK/US).
• Facilitate all administrative sides of people management.
• Design and implement clear processes and frameworks for employee development, performance management, and leadership growth.
• Lead and improve employee engagement efforts, including surveys, feedback loops, and internal communications.
• Foster and role-model a values-driven, inclusive culture, supporting alignment and collaboration across all teams.
• Manage and continuously improve the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a strong candidate experience and structured onboarding/offboarding.
• Manage the P&C budget and ensure efficient, scalable processes that support sustainable growth.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a people-first leader who can seamlessly blend strategy with action. You're energized by the opportunity to build, coach, and create structure while preserving a strong, values-based culture.

You bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in People & Culture / HR, including senior or leadership roles.
• A track record of driving meaningful organizational development, leadership growth, and change initiatives.
• Solid understanding of employment law, compliance, and international HR operations.
• A thoughtful and adaptable working style, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and move confidently between big-picture thinking and day-to-day execution.
• An instinct for navigating complexity - you're someone who can bring clarity, structure, and forward momentum even in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Strong relational skills and a natural ability to connect across teams and levels, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• A proactive approach to building frameworks and solutions that not only address immediate needs but also scale effectively.
• Experience managing performance and development cycles, and familiarity with tools like BambooHR, Notion, and Slack.
• A genuine interest in supporting creative professionals and contributing to an environment where people can do their best work.
• Fluent German skills (C1 level) to manage administrative and HR-related topics.

NICE TO HAVE (BUT NOT REQUIRED)

• Background in creative, art, tech, music, or mission-driven industries.
• Coaching or facilitation certifications.
• Experience implementing EDI frameworks or leading internal EDI initiatives.
• Proven experience leading P&C functions across multiple markets (EU/UK/US).
• Fluency in French.
• Familiarity with scaling organizations or leading through hypergrowth phases.
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-impact role with real ownership and growth potential into a Head of People & Culture position.
• An inspirational and motivational working environment with opportunity to proactively shape a company and build a global brand.
• A high degree of responsibility, professional autonomy, and creative freedom of expression.
• Flexible & hybrid working with access to our offices in Berlin, London, and New York.
• Wellbeing benefits such as USC or Class Pass subsidy (depending on location).