Head of People Development & Culture (m/f/d)

About Redcare Pharmacy

Redcare Pharmacy is positioned as Europe’s leading online pharmacy and is driven by motivated teams and advanced technology. The company aims to foster a supportive, collaborative workplace where people feel appreciated and inspired to help deliver its mission: “Until every human has their health”. If you want work that feels meaningful and matches your values, this role offers the chance to build your career here.

Role overview

In this position, you will help define and expand the People & Culture function across key areas including change management, talent and performance, leadership development, and learning. The role sits in a matrix setup and reports to the HR Director while partnering closely with HR colleagues, the Managing Board, and senior business leaders. As the team grows, you will create the structures, tools, and interventions required to support lasting organizational change and improve overall business effectiveness. The internal title for this position is Associate Director, People & Culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead transformation and change efforts end to end, from organizational design through cultural integration, helping leaders adopt and implement change effectively.
• Create and refine performance management and talent development systems that support succession planning, capability growth, and long-term business results.
• Develop a leadership development framework that equips leaders to guide transformation and build high-performing teams.
• Work in close partnership with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to convert business strategy into organizational structures, skills, and capabilities.
• Build and scale a high-impact People & Culture team, encouraging a builder mindset and continuously improving employee experience and engagement approaches.

Candidate profile

You should bring solid experience in leadership development and People & Culture within complex, international corporate settings, with a strong emphasis on organizational development and transformation. A strong history of shaping change management, leadership development, and performance frameworks in growing organizations is important. The company is looking for someone who can build from scratch, create practical structures in changing environments, and translate strategy into action. Experience with modern HR platforms such as Workday or similar systems is expected, along with strong commercial understanding. You should also be comfortable influencing senior leaders, including Managing Board members, and turning ideas into results.

Benefits

• Company pension support, including access to an external consultant for guidance.
• Learning and development opportunities through internal and external training, with a focus on leadership growth.
• Confidential and free mental health support from nilo psychologists for personal or work-related strain.
• A fully funded Deutschland Ticket for employee mobility.
• 30 paid vacation days per year, plus one additional day for Rosenmontag, and up to 10 days of unpaid leave after one year of service.
• Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership through the M package.
• Employee discount of 10% on over-the-counter, beauty, and personal care items in the online store, plus 20% off nu3.
• Team events and celebrations designed to strengthen collaboration and mark achievements together.

Additional information

This role is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and is an onsite full-time position. The job requires building and developing the People & Culture team over time. Site-specific benefits may vary. The internal job title is Associate Director, People & Culture.