HR Director (m/f/d)

HR Director (m/f/d)

• Düsseldorf (with occasional travel to Berlin and Munich)
• Start: as soon as possible
• Full-time (40 hrs/week) – hybrid working

Shape what’s next – with us.
Leyton Germany is growing – and so is our HR team. We're looking for an experienced HR Director (m/f/d) to lead our HR function and support our scale-up journey with structure, expertise and strategic drive.

Your mission at Leyton

Leyton is a global consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 17 countries. We help companies fund innovation and sustainability through tailored consulting services.

In Germany, we’re scaling fast – and we need an HR leader who’s ready to build, guide and grow. As HR Director (m/f/d), you’ll report directly to the CEO and own the full HR setup across Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Office Management.

• Leading and developing our HR team in Germany, including:
• Team Lead Talent Acquisition (leading a team of 4 recruiters)
• HR Manager
• 2 Office Managers
• Driving scalable HR processes that support our continued growth
• Acting as a sparring partner to the CEO and leadership team on all people-related topics
• Ensuring compliance with German labour law and maintaining strong collaboration with the works council
• Shaping organizational design, talent development, and company culture across all sites
• Collaborating with international HR stakeholders and aligning with global standards
• Occasionally traveling to our other offices in Munich and Berlin

• Extensive experience in HR, including leadership roles in dynamic and growing organizations
• Strong expertise in German labour law and experience working with a works council
• Proven ability to lead diverse HR functions across recruitment, operations and admin
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge and advise leadership
• Fluent German and English skills (both written and spoken)

Why join us

• Impact: Shape the future of our People function in a fast-growing international consultancy
• Leadership: Work directly with the CEO and leadership team, with full ownership of HR in Germany
• Growth: Be part of a scale-up environment with space to implement your ideas
• Team: Lead a motivated and supportive team that works with passion and purpose
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model and a modern office in the heart of Düsseldorf

 Our benefits

• Attractive compensation package including performance bonus
• Hybrid working model (50%) and workations
• 30 vacation days
• Urban Sports Club – 100% covered by us
• Germany ticket (job ticket) – also 100% covered
• Access to Busuu, GoodHabitz & Corporate Benefits
• Company pension plan with high employer contribution
• Regular team and company events – both in Germany and abroad

This is more than just a job – it's your next big adventure.

Ready to take the lead?

We’re excited to get to know you. Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about the role.