HR Generalist

Join Project Eaden as HR Generalist

Climate change is accelerating, with meat production as a major driver. Yet billions of people love eating it, and global consumption continues to rise. At Project Eaden, we believe the solution lies in creating a new generation of delicious, animal-free meat that billions can enjoy—helping save the planet in the process.

If you’ve HR solutions and driven strategic people initiatives in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to take the next step and build the human resources foundation for a company reshaping the future of food. Join us now as we scale operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven startup.

In this role, you'll be responsible for developing comprehensive HR systems to support talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational culture. As the driving force behind key people initiatives, you'll apply data-driven HR solutions to ensure we meet ambitious business goals efficiently and effectively.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to turn ideas into action and help tackle one of the planet’s most pressing challenges. Let’s build a sustainable future together.

🛠 Key responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, develop job descriptions, source candidates through various channels, conduct interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers to build a world-class team for sustainable food innovation.

• Employee Onboarding & Development: Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, coordinate training initiatives, and support career development planning. Create learning pathways that align with Project Eaden's mission and rapid growth trajectory.

• HR Operations & Administration: Manage employee lifecycle processes including contracts, benefits administration, and compliance with German employment law. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure all processes meet regulatory requirements.

• Performance Management & Employee Relations: Support performance review processes, facilitate difficult conversations, and provide guidance on employee relations issues. Partner with managers to address performance concerns and implement improvement plans.

• Culture & Engagement Initiatives: Drive company culture initiatives that reinforce Project Eaden's values and mission. Organize team events, employee surveys, and engagement activities that foster collaboration and purpose-driven work environment.

• Policy Development & Compliance: Develop and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with German labor laws and company standards. Stay current with employment regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain legal compliance.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze HR metrics including turnover, time-to-hire, and employee satisfaction. Prepare regular reports for leadership and use data insights to drive continuous improvement in HR processes.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with the leadership team to understand workforce needs, support organizational changes, and align HR initiatives with business objectives in the food technology sector.

🧠 Requirements

• Professional Experience: 3-5 years of HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments, preferably in manufacturing organizations. 

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Technical and Analytical Skills: Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and data analysis tools. Experience with German payroll systems and benefits administration. Strong skills in Excel, and HR analytics.

• Legal and Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of German employment law, experience with collective bargaining agreements

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and German, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

💌 Why you should apply now

• Scaling Big: We’re at an exciting inflection point, transitioning from a pilot phase to scaling operations. Be part of something transformative and build it from the ground up.

• Top-Tier Backing: We’re supported by world-class VCs and angels who share our vision and believe in our mission.

• The Time is Now: Food needs a massive transformation. Join us in creating irresistible, sustainable food that inspires billions to switch away from animal-based meat, fast!

🦄 A word on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equal opportunities for all. Shared values and alignment with Project Eaden’s purpose matter most to us. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

🏯 Workspace and culture

We’re building something massive—a gentle giant in the food industry. Our team thrives on collaboration, and we believe in the power of face-to-face communication to move fast and work effectively. Currently, we spend most of our time together at our workplace in Berlin to nurture our team spirit and culture. As we grow over the next few years, we aim to evolve into a more distributed workplace, blending the flexibility of remote work with the strength of our shared values and connection.

🏇🏻 Get on board! Apply now!

Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to hear from you!