Support the people on the frontlines of global shipping with cutting-edge digital tools. That's what we do at Kaiko Systems, and now there is an opportunity to help build a cutting edge organisation for our growing international team, as our Head of People & Talent. Join us as our first dedicated HR specialist, architect our people and talent strategy as the company scales, and shape the team's culture.


Kaiko Systems was founded in late 2020 to make shipping safer, smarter, and more collaborative. We are turning manual work into actionable intelligence in the maritime industry. With a user-friendly mobile app, ship crews are able to continuously collect reliable technical data on the job. The automated, AI-based analysis then provides shore teams with data-based insights on risks and efficiency gains.


With reputable customers like Columbia Ship Management, Atlantic Lloyd, HS Schiffahrt and many more, we're geared for growth. Join us at Kaiko, help to transform the foundations of global trade - the shipping industry - and develop the foundation of our company’s success: our people.

• Lead all aspects of People & Culture at a growing, early-stage startup.
• Act as a key partner to the management and founding team, reporting directly to the CEO
• Drive both strategic initiatives and hands-on execution as a people & talent generalist
• Manage the entire talent acquisition process, collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure high-quality hires for Kaiko
• Develop and implement the HR strategy, including processes, salary structures, performance appraisal systems, as Kaiko scales
• Oversee daily HR operations and ensuring smooth execution of all HR functions
• Drive initiatives that enrich Kaiko's culture and make Kaiko a great place to work for our diverse global team

• You are an experienced HR / people / talent professional who thrives in the early-stage environment: you understand the requirements of this growth stage, and can prioritise necessary changes and process developments as the company scales
• You have experience making an impact in a similar role in a startup/scaleup environment.
• You have a solid background in talent acquisition.
• You enjoy devising creative ways to enhance and build a thriving company culture, that people love to work in.
• You love switching between strategic and hands-on work, driving HR topics independently.
• You bring understanding of legal frameworks in the HR field, especially in Germany.
• It would be great if you have experience of developing people strategies and nurturing a thriving culture among global and distributed teams

• Join a highly ambitious and talented team of experienced entrepreneurs & investors at a very exciting time in the company’s development, as we scale on the back of significant product market fit.
• Take end-to-end ownership of your department from early-stage to scale
• Be at the forefront of digitalization in a critical global industry
• Great office in the heart of Berlin as well as flexible / remote options

At Kaiko Systems we are driving change in a key global sector. To get there we are guided by our core values:

• Embrace innovation and challenge the norm.

• Put genuine human interactions first.

• Commit to delivering quality from the outset.

• Take initiative and act with purpose.

• Foster an environment of mutual respect and teamwork.

• Prioritize clear and effective communication.

• Adapt and evolve, minimizing bureaucratic hurdles.

• Equip our team with the best resources, encouraging growth and feedback.