Job description
AboutCarbonfuture
Carbonfuture is the Trust Infrastructure for durable carbon removal. Today, the Trust Infrastructure consists of two products that seamlessly connect the entire carbon removal lifecycle: Carbonfuture MRV+, the most comprehensive MRV solution for durable CDR, and Carbonfuture Marketplace, the leading marketplace for durable CDR. At Carbonfuture, we build trust throughout the carbon removal journey with our rigorous, data-driven approach, ensuring unmatched quality and reliability of carbon removal. We empower suppliers by providing the essential project support and finance needed to transform their carbon removal projects into fully certified carbon credits. For corporate buyers, we offer access to portfolios of carbon removal credits adhering to the highest quality standards and provide visibility at each step of the carbon removal lifecycle via data-driven transparency enabled by Carbonfuture MRV+. We work with some of the world’s most ambitious climate leaders such as Microsoft, Swiss Re, and the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition.
Carbonfuture is a hybrid company with offices in Freiburg, Zurich, and the US, and a remote team working across Europe and the Americas. We are hiring for this role remotely within Europe.
The People & Culture team is looking for a People Experience Manager to help us shape a meaningful, people-first culture in a hybrid, post-Series A startup. This is a generalist role with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition (~50%), while also contributing to team events, employee engagement, internal development initiatives, and selected operational topics.
You’ll work closely with the Head of People & Culture and our People & Culture Manager to ensure candidates and employees alike experience clarity, purpose, and belonging at Carbonfuture.
You will:
Manage the full recruitment process: from interviews to optimizing workflows and enabling the hiring team
Plan and execute company-wide offsites and team events in close collaboration with the People & Culture team
Support engagement, development, and feedback initiatives across a distributed team
Actively leverage AI and automation tools to improve hiring and people operations processes
🔧 Your Scope of Work
Own full-cycle recruitment for all open roles: candidate screening, communication, scheduling, and hiring manager coordination
Continuously improve recruiting processes, implement smart automation, and train hiring teams in structured, inclusive interview practices
Collect and analyze feedback from candidates and interviewers to optimize hiring experience
Organize and co-lead planning for our company-wide offsite and additional team events
Set up regular feedback loops (e.g., pulse surveys, engagement check-ins) and turn insights into action
Coordinate internal learning formats (e.g., Lunch & Learns, peer coaching) and manage external training opportunities, including leadership trainings
Support employer branding initiatives to help position Carbonfuture as a great place to work
Contribute to operational HR tasks such as benefits coordination, policy updates, and documentation
Collaborate on HR controlling, reporting, and compliance-related matters, including labor law topics
✅ Requirements
Must-haves:
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced startup environment, with clear ownership of recruiting and/or people-related projects
Proven experience managing recruitment processes
Proficiency with AI tools and a proactive mindset to improve workflows
Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
High degree of autonomy, creativity, and intrinsic motivation
Maturity, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal instincts
High level of service orientation and team collaboration
2+ years of experience working remotely
Big bonus:
Experience organizing company-wide offsites or large-scale team events
Background in Learning & Development or internal training formats
Familiarity with German, U.S. or Swiss labor law
Experience with Personio, Gusto, Confluence, or Greenhouse
Versatile HR generalist with experience across different HR functions, able to adapt quickly and prioritize in a fast-changing environment.
Understanding of US hiring practices
ℹ️ Additional Information
This role can be 80–100%, depending on your preferences and availability.
📌 Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. These may change or evolve based on team and business needs.
Candidates from cultures and backgrounds underrepresented in VC-backed startups and the climate space are strongly encouraged to apply. A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to structurally discriminated individuals.
