Company: Sykell

Location: Berlin, Germany

Position: HR & Administration Specialist (Part-Time, 20 hours/week)

Languages: German (Fluent), English (Fluent)

Join Sykell: Shaping the Future of the Circular Economy

At Sykell, we’re redefining how packaging works by building a truly circular, sustainable system. As a purpose-driven startup tackling the global plastic challenge, we’re growing fast and need the right people on board to scale responsibly.

That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a part-time HR & Administration Specialist who’s excited to support our team and help shape our people and culture processes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are highly organized, and care about making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Your Role:

As our HR & Admin Specialist, you’ll be the go-to person for all things people-related. You’ll work closely with leadership and team members across departments to ensure our HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of HR strategy and actively drive people development initiatives
• Support and coordinate the onboarding process for new team members
• Assist with payroll preparation and coordination with external providers
• Help drive recruitment processes (e.g., scheduling interviews, posting jobs, candidate communication)
• Contribute to building and maintaining a strong people & culture environment
• Assist with general administrative tasks related to contracts, documentation, and HR systems
• Support with daily operations and office organization, including helping create a welcoming team atmosphere (e.g., team events, logistics, and general office coordination)

What You Bring:

• Prior experience in HR or administrative support roles
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in both German and English
• Familiarity with common HR tools (e.g. Personio, Google Workspace) is a plus

Why Sykell:

• Be part of a mission-driven startup solving the plastic problem
• Work from our bright and central Berlin Kreuzberg office, with flexible home office days
• Join a passionate, collaborative team that values transparency and sustainability
• Grow with a company that’s scaling fast—and thoughtfully
• Enjoy an inclusive work environment where your contributions really matter

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in sustainability.

Sykell is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.