Head of People and Organisation

Twentyfour Industries We are an early-stage startup funded by leading European VCs with the mission to build advanced small Unmanned Systems to strengthen European sovereignty and security. What we’re looking for We’re hiring our first Head of People & Organisation to build and own the people function end to end. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll drive recruiting, people operations, and organisational design as we scale. You’ll work directly with the founders and leadership team to shape a mission-driven culture and create an environment where top talent thrives. The day-to-day Run full-cycle recruiting: define roles, source, assess, and close world-class candidates Build and manage HR processes across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland (contracts, payroll, compliance, benefits) Design scalable organisational structures, clear roles, and effective team frameworks Drive onboarding, engagement, performance management, and career development programs Own compensation, progression, and promotion frameworks that reinforce fairness and high performance Keep internal communication sharp and aligned across the company Set up and manage our offices as high-functioning spaces that enable collaboration, culture, and execution You should apply if you Have 3 years of experience in People / HR / Organisation roles in fast-paced, high-performance environments (startups, scale-ups, or similar) Have hands-on experience running recruiting end to end and love closing top talent Understand German labour law (and ideally European frameworks) and can handle compliance with confidence Are pragmatic, structured, and thrive in environments where speed and precision matter Care deeply about culture, team dynamics, and building organisations that scale Communicate fluently in German and English Nice to haves Experience in defense, aerospace, or hardware manufacturing Familiarity with HR systems (Personio, BambooHR, or similar) Employer branding or leadership development experience Passion for European sovereignty and security What we offer Competitive salary and equity options A central role with direct exposure to the board The opportunity to shape a fast-growing startup at the earliest stage Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven environment Flexible working conditions and relocation support for top candidates About us Twentyfour Industries is committed to building a fair, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where people from all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. Our team brings together individuals with different perspectives, experiences, and skills to shape the future of European security and technology. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable European or national law. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the technology and defense sector, including women, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We aim to provide a respectful, supportive, and transparent recruitment process. If you require adjustments to take part in our hiring process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs. If you share our mission and are motivated to work on challenges with real-world impact, we look forward to your application.