is shaping the future of education in Europe. We build digital solutions that help educational institutions work smarter, communicate better and save valuable time.
With a growing team of over 300 people across multiple European countries, we are on a clear mission: to become Europe’s leading software provider for education.
Driven by courage, collaboration and responsibility, we focus on what matters most:
better education for a better tomorrow
.
Your mission
As
Director People & Culture
, you will play a key role in transforming Sdui Group from a group of strong individual companies into
one aligned, scalable and high-performing organization
.
You will shape and drive a group-wide People & Culture strategy that supports the company’s growth and buy-and-build journey, establishes a clear target culture and balances what must be central with what should remain local. This role combines strategic direction with hands-on change leadership and is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, brings clarity into dynamic environments and knows what a professional, scalable people setup looks like.
What you’ll do
Build a scalable People & Culture foundation
Shape a future-ready People & Culture setup that supports the company’s growth, group strategy and long-term ambitions
Design and implement group-wide people processes, structures and systems that scale with growth while respecting local realities
Establish reliable people data and analytics to enable transparency, clarity and informed decisions
Drive leadership & talent effectiveness
Build a performance-oriented culture through clear career, pay and appraisal frameworks
Enable leaders with clear expectations, strong sparring and targeted development
Act as a trusted advisor to CEO, CFO and leadership team on people, structure and change
Create one shared culture & direction
Define and anchor a clear target culture across the group
Translate values and mindsets into everyday behaviors, rituals and leadership routines
Strengthen engagement, clarity and belonging across teams and countries
Lead change & integration
Shape and lead people-related change during acquisitions and integration phases
Develop a repeatable people integration approach for new acquisitions
Balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic impact
Build trust across C-level, leadership teams and employees
What you’ll bring
Extensive experience
building and scaling
People & Culture functions in international, fast-growing organizations, ideally in tech or software environments
Strong background in leading organizations through
complex change
phases such as growth, integrations or transformation
Deep understanding of how to design scalable people processes, structures and systems while balancing
group-wide standards with local needs
Demonstrated ability to define, build and anchor a
strong target culture
and translate it into everyday leadership behaviors and routines
Experience partnering closely with senior leadership and acting as a
trusted advisor
to C-level stakeholders
Confidence navigating ambiguity and complexity while bringing
clarity, structure and momentum
Strong leadership presence
, excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Fluent English
- additional languages are a plus
Where you’ll be
This role is anchored in one of our main hubs in
Madrid, Girona, Hamburg, Berlin or Koblenz
. We work in a hybrid setup, combining focused remote work with regular onsite presence (2–3 days per week) to enable strong collaboration, leadership visibility and cultural impact. Due to the group-wide nature of the role, frequent travel across Sdui Group locations is an integral part of the position.
What we offer
Purpose & Social Impact
At Sdui Group, you contribute to shaping the future of education in Europe and help improve the daily work of schools. You can take two paid days per year for volunteer activities.
Flexibility & Modern Work
Flexible working hours, hybrid models, remote work and workations within the EU, Switzerland and the UK are part of how we work.
Learning & Development
Dedicated learning time, access to learning platforms, language courses in and English, and continuous development opportunities support your personal and professional growth.
Team & Collaboration
You will work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values trust, openness and teamwork. A team-building budget is available for workshops and shared events.
Ownership & Growth
You will have the opportunity to take responsibility, shape structures and grow with a company that combines a start-up mindset with the ambition to build a leading European software group.
Time Off & Everyday Perks
30 days of paid vacation, half-days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and dog-friendly offices.
Your contact
Maren Besand – Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
We’re excited to get to know you! The best way to apply is directly through our career portal.
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