Who we are:

The Sovereign Tech Agency is an organization dedicated to the digital sovereignty of the economy and society. Our mission is to strengthen the foundations of our digital autonomy and secure open digital technologies as the critical infrastructure of the 21st century. Open digital infrastructure is the backbone of the digital world. It is essential for the flow of information, for government, for business, and for innovation, much like roads and bridges in the physical world. The most effective strategy for building this infrastructure is open source software: it is the bedrock on which our digital society is built - powerful, collaborative, and democratic. With a commission from the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, we invest in critical software components, develop programs, and create structures that sustainably strengthen the open source ecosystem, including the people behind the code. Our work is unique: we are leading the way on how governments engage with open digital infrastructure and laying the groundwork for how modern societies ensure resilience, technological diversity, and public digital services. Together, we are building Europe’s digital future – open, secure, and sovereign.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an organized and hands-on HR Generalist to contribute to the future growth of the Sovereign Tech Agency. We are looking for an experienced professional to take full ownership of human resources and shape this area in our highly specialized organization of around 25 employees. In this central role, you will design structures, processes, and standards from the ground up, and implement them across the organization. Your focus will be on strategic recruitment and sustainable professional development. As a trusted sounding board, you will support managers and employees on all HR-related matters as they build, develop, and lead teams for long-term success.

Your Tasks: Professional Development (60%):

• Build and continuously develop a systematic learning and development framework
• Create skills profiles and individual development plans
• Plan and manage training and qualification programs
• Promote knowledge transfer, a learning culture, and clear career development paths
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR topics
• Support development conversations, conflict resolution, and organizational change processes
• Assist with role development, team collaboration, and fostering effective feedback practices Strategic Recruitment (20%)
• Plan staffing needs with the managing directors
• Draft job descriptions and recruitment postings
• Evaluate and classify positions according to the TVöD-Bund wage agreement for the public sector
• Manage the full recruitment process through to contract finalization
• Develop and implement structured onboarding and offboarding processes

HR Processes & Compliance (20%):

• Ensure compliance with labor law and maintain HR policies and guidelines
• Draft and maintain employment documents (contracts, addendums, and official work certificates)
• Handle employee-related HR matters and coordinate payroll with external service providers

Your Qualities:

• Several years of experience in a generalist HR role
• Proven experience establishing or expanding professional development structures in small to medium-sized organizations
• Experience managing and implementing skills frameworks
• Strong facilitation and guidance skills
• In-depth knowledge of labor law
• Experience with TVöD (collective wage agreement, job classification, and step progression) is highly desirable
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Business fluent in German and English
• Our working language is English, so you must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly in English
• You’re a team player and enjoy collaborating with coworkers, active and open communication, and both giving and receiving feedback.
• You’re organized, self-directed, and proactive, working effectively with modern collaboration tools For us, your motivation, attitude, and vision are as important as your resume. Even if you don’t fit all requirements, we welcome your application.

What we offer:

• The compensation for this role is aligned with TVöD-Bund, pay group 12.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements for all family and life situations, from our office in Berlin-Mitte or in a hybrid model
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week)
• Support for your professional and personal development
• Initial two-year term with the goal of converting subsequently to an open-ended contract
• In our small, agile team, your perspective matters: we explicitly welcome you to contribute ideas and suggestions about how we can develop as an organization and to actively participate in shaping our future.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are a diverse team and welcome applications from BPoC (Black and People of Color), individuals with disabilities, immigrants, and individuals from other groups underrepresented in technology development. If you belong to these groups, please feel free to mention it in your application. However, we encourage you to refrain from including a photo of yourself or any information about your age, gender, marital status, or similar details in your documents.

How to apply and the next steps:

Please send us your application in English or German using this form. https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/hr-generalist-32-40h/ZvnyQQ We will confirm receipt of your documents by email and let you know what the next steps are. We will set up an introductory meeting as soon as possible, depending on your availability, either in person in Berlin or via video call. We will accept applications for this position until 19 April 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at jobs@sovereign.tech.