People & Culture Manager (m/f/d)

Kaiko Systems is a Berlin\-based maritime technology company making global shipping safer and smarter. Our AI\-powered platform helps shipping companies digitalize vessel inspections, compliance, and fleet health, and is trusted by 40\+ customers worldwide. In 2026 we joined forces with UniSea, a leading Norwegian maritime software provider, combining startup pace with the strength of an international group.

We are now looking for a People \& Culture Manager to be the heartbeat of our Berlin team: someone who keeps our culture strong, our processes running, and our people growing. You will be the go\-to person for everything people\-related, working directly with the founders and leadership team.

Tasks
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• Own and develop our company culture: team events, onboarding experiences, rituals, and initiatives that make Kaiko a place people love working at


• Run regular check\-ins with team members across departments, acting as a trusted, approachable point of contact and surfacing feedback to leadership early


• Ensure our performance review cycles happen on time and well: coordinate the process, support managers with preparation, and track follow\-ups


• Manage the day\-to\-day people operations: contracts, onboarding/offboarding, HR documentation, and coordination with payroll and external providers


• Keep our Berlin office running smoothly: supplies, vendors, equipment, and a workspace people enjoy coming to


• Support hiring when we recruit: coordinating interviews, candidate communication, and a great candidate experience


• Continuously improve our people processes and tools as we grow within the UniSea Group

Requirements
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• 2\-5 years of experience in People Operations, HR, or a similar generalist role, ideally in a startup or scale\-up environment


• Genuine interest in people: you are empathetic, approachable, and people naturally open up to you


• Strong organizational skills and reliability: things you own get done, on time, without reminders


• Hands\-on mentality: you are comfortable switching between strategic culture work and practical admin tasks in the same day


• Discretion and good judgment when handling confidential matters


• Fluent German and English


• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate; this is an on\-site/hybrid role since presence in the office is part of the job

Benefits
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• High\-impact role with direct access to founders and leadership, your work shapes how 40\+ people experience their workplace every day


• The stability of an international group (UniSea) combined with the speed and ownership of a startup


• A diverse, international team of maritime experts, engineers, and commercial talent


• Central Berlin office at Münzstraße (Mitte)


• Competitive salary, modern equipment, and room to grow the role as we grow


• Regular team events, offsites, and a culture that takes itself seriously without being stiff

We would love to hear from you. Send us your CV, no cover letter needed, though a few lines on why this role speaks to you are always welcome. Our process is fast and respectful of your time: a short intro call, an interview with our leadership team, a practical case conversation, and a final chat. You will hear back from us within a few days at every stage.

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